I would like to first catch you up on the progression of my dad’s dementia. When I first heard the word dementia I thought, ok, so they forget things and forget how things work, the end. There is so much more involved with them forgetting. No, really, SOO much more! We used to just be ableContinue reading “Coconut oil and Turmeric for Dementia”
Category Archives: dementia
The Endurance of Love
Letting go of a loved one is something you can never really be ready for. My mom left this world in 2003 after a long battle with cancer, yet the day death came I wasn’t prepared. The humid Oklahoma air hung heavier than usual and my heart ached as I sat next to my mom’s bedsideContinue reading “The Endurance of Love”
Our Neck Of The Woods
Although we’ve lived in Medical Lake for many years, we’re surprised we haven’t been to more places and done more things that are so close to home. Klinks We decided that we would try Klinks, out on Williams Lake. It’s only about a 40 minute drive from our house. Initially we just wanted to rent kayaksContinue reading “Our Neck Of The Woods”
Dad and His Dementia
The confusion, the frustration about being confused, and the acceptance of just feeling lost has become Pops reality. His disposition is still one of love and patience (ok, and a little ornery when he’s tired), but his ability to do every day tasks on his own is no more. He’s made coffee everyday for atContinue reading “Dad and His Dementia”