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Tag Archives: dementia
The Three C's
For two plus years I gleaned information from a parent support group in conjunction with our son’s out-patient sobriety program. Every Thursday night different topics were discussed among parents. One in particular came up again and again – called The … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged al anon, Alzheimer's, Cause, control, cure, dementia, elder care, sobriety
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…and then some.
Last week I posted about seeking abundant grace, knowing He would bring it. That very day, I let my daily care-helper off for a trip. No worries, some family is coming. That night, my mom (79) fell backwards in the bathroom, on … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged dementia, DNR, hospice, hospital, hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma
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The possibilities of growing old… part 2
Life has become very fragile. My dad does not speak much anymore. He is restless and agitated. They both sleep a lot during the day. In the evenings he has “sun-downing”- common to Alzheimer’s. He must be watched constantly!!! My mother … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged Alzheimer's, dementia, fragile, hospice, sun-downing, vocation
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Tied Feet
Elizabeth Elliot used to say, “Children tie the mother’s feet.” -I’d like to add aging parents to that thought. I feel like I’m back at square one: constantly watching a wandering, curious. hungry, toddler, who needs help in the potty- … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged Alzheimer's, caring for elderly parents, dementia, family
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Keys
Our first moving day is finally here! Keys to the new house are in hand and we can begin this crazy adventure. It feels like it’s been a long process, trying to decide when and how to move my parents. … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Illness, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged Alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, elderly parents, help, moving, new house
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God is Bigger Still
These last 2 weeks have seemed particularly emotional ones. My father’s mind is slipping deeper into dementia and my mother’s frailty seems more acute. My close friend is suffering the terrible side effects of radiation. And there has been family … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged cancer, dementia, emotions, feelings, frustration, hope, hopelessness, radiation, rescue
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Mom and Dad
Aging varies so much. For some it looks effortless, slowing down gently over a long period of time. For others it comes harshly. My mother and father were very engaged and active until suddenly mom’s health took a turn. We … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged aging parents, dementia, hydrocephalus, in-home care
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