Lost in the Living Room: Navigating a Hard Day with Alzheimers
Today was a tough one. Mom has been ‘off’ for two
Today was a tough one. Mom has been ‘off’ for two
Alzheimer’s is not just about memory loss. It is the slow erosion of certainty.
Many days present some form of challenge, however, there are
My gag reflex has gotten much less intense over the
I expect it must be terrifying to lose your memory—the
“Pastor Greg, my parents don’t trust me with anything! I
It made me happy and I felt like an adult not a little child. I found myself wanting to talk to this person more and more, especially when I was facing difficult times. I now have someone I can count on, knowing they will be there for me no matter what. That is why I never speak to my parents, because I never get that kind of response, and yet, they still wonder why I won’t open up to them.
“Our role in parenting will naturally shift according to our children’s need in the moment. Is it an opportunity for them to take responsibility and grow through coaching, or do they need a listening ear just to vent, or possibly direction because they truly do not know what to do. The key is knowing what role to take in the moment.”