Yearly Archives: 2008

I wrote about this last week, however this is such a rich topic that shows up so frequently in our lives, yet we are scarcely aware of it. When I was coaching parents and developed the UnParenting Paradigms, I had … Continue reading →

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It really threw me. Having grown accustomed to the comings and imminent goings of the friends I’ve made in the nursing home where my mother resides, the reaction I had to Lilah’s stroke was unexpected. There are some things that … Continue reading →

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This is a tough one. I just read an article about siblings who have very different responses to their mother going through the changes that Alzheimer’s brings. One is ultra attentive, another won’t visit. Is one the more appropriate response? … Continue reading →

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Any information we can gather that will help us understand the later developmental stages of life are helpful. A recent study suggests that as we get older, our brain finds ways of adapting to negative influences.  http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/12/16/brain-adjusts-to-cope-with-lifes-upsets.html Spend time with … Continue reading →

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This is not a medical assessment. This is not even based on hard, scientific evidence. These are real-life experiences I’ve had over the past two and a half years while observing the very mysterious condition called dementia.  My mother has … Continue reading →

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The AARP has this on their site:   (Click here to get the planner) By providing your email address below, we provide you with our free guide, Time to Talk: Help Your Family Prepare to Care. In this handy guide you … Continue reading →

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Validation: A short film /     Click here Keep in mind as you watch this that we have great power.  But if we become attached to that power, it can have a downward spiraling effect. It’s wise to find a way … Continue reading →

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In meditation this morning I began visualizing all the incredible people I’ve spent time with the past couple of years at UHC.  As my mind traced each face I longed to be there, knowing how I can elevate my mood … Continue reading →

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You’ve got a computer, a printer and a word processing or power point program, right? Printing out signs with a few words of wellness and posting them within reading view of your elder (and yourself!) can do wonders. Suggestions: My … Continue reading →

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