This gallery contains 1 photo.
Our two daughters are home on New Years Eve, despite the fact that there won’t be much celebrating in this household. As her caregiver I’ll get Cindy ready for bed around 10:00, way before the ball drops at Times Square. … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
I carefully tugged one sleeve of Cindy’s winter coat up her right arm, my body leaning against her from behind to make sure she did not topple over. The second arm always is the more challenging, but I managed to … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
I started typing this while watching the comedy-drama series called Glee. This was one of the first series we started binge watching during Cindy’s “early retirement” years, brought on by her dementia. The events of the past week lead us … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
Cindy and I are doing OK for our situation. The long break in between posts is due to a shrinkage in coverage, which is about to shrink further, not because of something gone wrong. I get messages from people worrying … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
My 2017 New Years Resolution is being faithful to the caregiver chart that hangs on our refrigerator. I created the chart as a guide for visiting companions, but I’ve resolved I should use it to make the most out of … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
The pets that affect Cindy’s life the most in recent times are Garfield and Elphaba, our two Maine Coon cats, and Gus, the Black Labrador up the street. I would like to say Gus took a special liking to us, … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
Our bedroom door is directly across from the bathroom door. As I guide Cindy from the bathroom to her side of the bed, the opposite side from our door, we stop halfway. Cindy sits down on the bed, not so … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
I appreciate the concern for my well-being that people have expressed during this final journey of ours. I assure folks that caregiving has not been a burden for me, aside from the financial hits taken. Indeed, I believe I’m the … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
I recently confided in a friend that lately I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone, caught between dimensions. The friend offered appreciated support for this time of transition. Feeling like I am in time of transition, in between … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
Earlier today Cindy stumbled on her way out to Charissa’s car for a visit to her sister and mother. Charissa’s care ensured her safety; the only thing that became bruised was her ego. Cindy’s ego has taken a great many … Continue reading
