Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s Love Story

The Walk

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Our favorite walk in Norfolk is about 4 miles long. Starting from our home near the village center we do a loop towards the east and back, up Laurel Way and back on Greenwoods Road, then a loop towards the … Continue reading

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Caregiver Advice – Eating Out

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Cindy and I were enjoying ourselves at Applebee’s, when I noticed her demeanor starting to change. I knew the root cause, she was becoming self-conscious. At home I need not give a second thought about helping her to eat, she … Continue reading

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A Sequence of Caregiver Events

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A sequence of events began last week that will lead to changes for me as a caregiver. The first was a meeting with a nurse and behavioral therapist to assess our needs for caregiver assistance through Caregiver Homes. The financial … Continue reading

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My Hope for Cindy

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This is the traditional time for resolutions. Resolutions seldom seem to hold; instead I have a new hope, in keeping with the Hope for Alzheimer’s theme. This is a hope for how Cindy can live out her life. Those who … Continue reading

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Christmas Traditions

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Christmas 2014 has come and gone, now providing an opportunity to reflect on how the Sinclairs on Emerson Street observe traditions defiantly in the face of unwelcome change. We adapt to merge old traditions with new conditions. Some things are … Continue reading

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Sex and Alzheimer’s

Catchy title, huh? Studies have shown that being sexually active promotes physical and emotional health. I have yet to see studies showing improvement for brain health, but since mind, body and soul are connected I’ve assumed such benefits exist. I … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Memories

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Cindy and I share many values. Yes, we love outdoor adventure and nature, but we also love people. We left for the PCT because of my memory of the trail being the most remote and beautiful of the National Scenic … Continue reading

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Help Needed

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Now that I am a 24/7 caregiver we are looking for a renter that will help make up the difference between our monthly costs and Cindy’s fixed disability income. We seek $500/month. In return the renter gets room and utilities … Continue reading

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Turning the Tables

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We are making our way home in Charissa’s car, our daughter already having flown home to surprise our other daughter Serena for her birthday. Along the way the tables were turned a few times. Having guided Cindy along the PCT, … Continue reading

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Weathering the Storm

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We were just a few miles into the Three Sisters Wilderness when we met an older man trucking along. He greeted us with a “How are you?” When we asked him the same he replied: “Close to excellent! I’m almost … Continue reading

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