Tag Archives: Caregiver Journal

Ten Years Ago – Preparing to Hike the ADT

Posted on June 8, 2021 by admin

Ten years ago, on May 25th, Cindy and I started our 5,000 mile, year long hike along the American Discovery Trail.  At the time my blog posts kept Cindy’s cognitive decline private, focusing instead on observing and sharing tales of … Continue reading →

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The Routine of Tiny Perfect Things

Posted on February 26, 2021 by admin

I know that the novel and movie “The Notebook” contains elements similar to my experience with Cindy. A man refers to a notebook to remind a woman with dementia of their shared past and love. The symphonic slideshow I rehearse … Continue reading →

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Ten Years After

Posted on December 19, 2020 by admin

This was a morning when Cindy’s underpad needed to be changed at the start of her day. As is the routine for when this happens I pick Cindy up in my arms and sit down in the neighboring chair with … Continue reading →

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All in the Eyes

Posted on November 20, 2020 by admin

After feeding the cats I return to our “bedroom” to start Cindy’s day. If her eyes are closed, droopy or alert I go about my normal routine. On this day her eyes are fixed on the ceiling in a vacant … Continue reading →

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Mind over Matter

Posted on October 22, 2020 by admin

“Mind over matter.” That declaration by Cindy echoed in my mind as I pushed her in the stroller to an outdoor wedding, 3.5 miles from our home. We had planned to jog to this event for months. Lindy the bride … Continue reading →

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Best Laid Plans

Posted on September 24, 2020 by admin

We were looking to carry on a new tradition this year on the date of our anniversary, September 19. Last year on that date I took Cindy to the top of Dennis Hill in the adult stroller. Our daughter Charissa … Continue reading →

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My Caregiver Dilemma

Posted on July 13, 2020 by admin

As I gave Cindy her first hug of the day, claiming instead she was giving me a hug, I asked her the usual question:  “Did you sleep OK.” Back when Cindy could answer she always said “yes” even though I … Continue reading →

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Modes of Affection

Posted on June 5, 2020 by admin

As a citizen from the land of steady habits, I call up the same type of music for each day of the week while I do the early morning chores. On Saturdays I call for the children’s music we played … Continue reading →

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Empathy and Resurrection

Posted on May 9, 2020 by admin

After changing Cindy and going through her physical therapy I put her “dancing shoes” on and swing her legs out of the bed. Her “dancing shoes” are a pair of sandals with rubber soles gripping the floor. Her sandals are … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Counseling

Posted on March 28, 2020 by admin

We have been “social distancing” now for over three years, since the time that Cindy no longer could walk. Given her overall health and will to live, we could be social distancing even after restrictions are lifted. Just when I … Continue reading →

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