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Caregiving ~ Alzheimer's ~ Dementia ~ Life
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"Caregiving is a Gift. But it should not be a burden"
By Christy Pappas, a Forgive and Forget Member -Eckhart Tolle Dear Readers: This is a beautiful post by a Forgive and Forget Member. ...
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Hindsight is 20/20
I ran across this video from moons ago. It snuck up on me again and said, "Post me!" I would be remiss if I did not say that caregiving...
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The Accusation of Sexual Assault
“May I ask you a personal question, Vic?” said a staff member who knows Mom well. “Fire away,” I answered. “Was your Mom ever sexually...
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Leave The Guilt Behind
I showcased the film, Still Mine in our latest January Newsletter. The movie is well worth taking the time to watch, without guilt, of...
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Remember Who You Are
I recently ran across a storyline in a book that put a new and beautiful perspective on my dealings with Mom as she slips further and...
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Grief and the Holidays
Grief was fickle for me this past Thanksgiving weekend. I expected to be an emotional mess when Mom was unable to come over for our...
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Outside Looking In, Part 3, Finale
I am very very proud of you for continuing to read all of Outside Looking In! Boy did I appreciate everyone's constructive feedback for...
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Outside Looking In, Part 2
If you are just joining us, Outside Looking In is written in three parts, and written specifically for the individual who truly wants to...
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Outside Looking In, Part 1
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW, but are too afraid to say: The following blog is written specifically for the individual who truly wants...
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False Memories and Compassionate Misinformation
After yesterday’s writing about Mom remembering the feeling of something either traumatic or joyfully heart-felt, I’d be remiss if I...
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Another Dip Without Sprinkles
Two days ago I received a phone call from The Seasons where Mom lives, telling me Mom had taken “a turn,” a red flag that something was...
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Oversaturation
The Webster Dictionary gives the following definition of Oversaturation: The act, or process, of being oversaturated; having too much...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity, Part 4, Final
The following is a list of more suggestions and ideas that Collette and I have learned and practiced as we continue to care for our loved...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity PART 3
In the last two blogs, we’ve covered unique practices for balance and sanity: Reach Out and Delegate, Limit Your Social Media and News to...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity, Part 2
In yesterday’s blog, Collette and I shared our common no-nonsense, no-guilt practices to maintain balance and sanity for self-care while...
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Practicing Balance and Sanity, Part 1
One of our Forgive and Forget members, Collette, shared with me a few of her no-nonsense, no-guilt practices to take care of herself...
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Tiny Tito's for Father's Day
Dad was a Vodka guy. He also loved to camp. I'm confident wherever he is, he's set up in a tranquil, heavenly wooded place, stoking the...
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