A Family's Journey Through Dementia

A Trip We Didn't See Coming and Didn't Want to Take, But Here We Are….

A Family's Journey Through Dementia

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  • The Warning Signs of Dementia
  • Testing for Dementia
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  • Managing Dementia Care At Home
  • Choosing a Memory Care Facility
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Month: May 2025

A Vignette

Posted on May 28, 2025 by heilandrich1 — Leave a reply

I am back in the role of care-giver, if only for a few minutes every night, and it’s not a burden. Not at all. It’s a mix of love, appreciation Continue Reading →

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To Write or Not to Write…

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Posted on May 23, 2025 by heilandrich1

And, is the US facing a crisis in eldercare? Looks like it…. This is part of an ongoing series about our family’s experience with dementia. There is no order to Continue Reading →

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A Vignette

Posted on May 4, 2025 by heilandrich1

It may not be nice to trick a loved one with dementia, but sometimes you just have to…. IT MAY NOT be nice to play tricks on someone with dementia, but Continue Reading →

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A Vignette…

Posted on May 2, 2025 by heilandrich1

Before sleep, an answerable question and things gone lost…. IT WAS BEDTIME. The meds were taken, teeth brushed, covers pulled up around Connie’s neck. I held her, kissed her cheek, stroked Continue Reading →

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