forgive & forget
​​Caregiving ~ Alzheimer's ~ Dementia ~ Life
Things
That Help
Help from unusual resources...
Can we learn from Fred Rogers and Ted Lasso?
Or how about the books, "The 36 Hour Day" and "The Green Mile? " Or, "Yellowstone" and "Eckhart Tolle? "
Yes! Wisdom is learned from all sources.
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Stories keep us grounded.
Their message helps us grow as a person.
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When we only look in places we expect to find answers, we could miss some of the wisest teachers
we are ever given.
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See where unexpected help can be found...
CAREGIVING BOOKS and HELP.
MOVIE PICKS FROM Forgive & Forget USERS
Filmed from the perspective of a father with dementia. This film not only hits home, but hits it out of the park!
Two Academy Awards, oodles of nominations. Bring Kleenex.
Superbly done. You won't be disappointed. PROMISE
THE FATHER
Thank you, Deborah C., for this suggestion!
This is a WWOW!
Thank you, Conrad L. for this suggestion!
BOOKS SPECIFIC TO CAREGIVING HELP. CLICK HERE
"Don't miss the sights, the sounds, the dialogue of a movie, the lyrics of a song. Let it all teach you~
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Jim Rohn
Recent Newsletter Recommendations
BOOKS THAT TIPPED ME OVER
IN A GOOD WAY
JODI TAYLOR
Jodi takes us to historical places hysterically. Places and events I wind up Googling because they are so interesting! This series ("The Chronicles of St. Mary's") are a much needed escape. Every book allows us to leave our stress on the shelf and put to work our unused, dormant imaginations.
Read on your own, or, my favorite, read expertly on Audible. (Skip Book 1 on Audible, however, the rest are super).
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Thank you, Susan B., Member
for these suggestions!​
ARMOR TOWLES
​A Short Story, 5 Stars, 1 hour, 47 min. I am a John Lithgow fan and BOY he does a roaringly wonderful job narrating. I smiled and laughed out loud. FUN!
STEPHEN KING
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I knnoww!!!
Mr. King wrote phenomenal books not all of gore 'n gutts. For instance, "11/22/63," "The Shawshank Redemption," and
"The Green Mile."
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"If it Bleeds" is a super great continuation of the "Mr. Mercedes" series, terrifically read on Audible read by Will Patton.
​A new series by Jodi Taylor and a continuation of the St. Mary's series. It is JUST as fabulous with a new cast of hilarious characters and situations. Her rope lasso's you from page 1~
Books
How in the world can these help us be better caregivers?
1) There is always a take-away in good films, books, or short dramas. Always.
2) There is always a need for a caregiver to take a break.
3) Each program taught me something about myself and caregiving.
4) Every lesson is transferrable to the rest of our lives.
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Vic - Founder of Forgive and Forget
Books
It took decades to accomplish, but I have read every book, watched every movie, documentary, and series listed in this section. I would not recommend them otherwise. -Vic
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Education Specific to Dementia
Books (More like this in "Things To Contemplate")
Deeper Contemplation
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.
Why am I suggesting these little books? Because words matter,
and here's the proof.
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The Experiment
Different words were written on
beakers of water, even projected thoughts.
Then they were frozen.
And what happened was astonishing.
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What we say as caregivers matters.
What we say to one another matters.
Grief Guidance
Thoughtful & Engaging
ALL books by Jodi Taylor are outstanding. Highy recommend LISTENING on Audible. These stories come alive with top rate performances.
"The St. Mary's Chronicles"
Fun, accurate Historical Fiction, fun and funny as hell. You're in for a wonderful wild ride.
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Foods That Stave Off Dementia
Cookbooks for Good Mental Health
The END of Alzheimer's
By Dale E. Bredsen, MD
The Plant Paradox
By Dr. Steven Gundry, MD
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The Plat Paradox
COOKBOOK
By Dr. Steve Gundry, MD
Audiobooks/Audible & PodCast Recommendations
Vic's Top Pics to build Character
. . . as a Caregiver, as a human being
Please go to BRICK BY BRICK for more on this topic.
Become a student of your own life.
Don’t miss the sights, the colors, the books, the movies, or the conversation.
All experiences can help us grow and change.
Jim Rohn
Documentaries
Compassionate Education
Beautifully written.
Beautifully performed~
Educational Video Links on Dementia
Click on the Title
A Needed Break & Total Escape
"These books have been THE BEST escape in the midst of caring for my Mom. They probably saved my life~"
-Vic
A Short Story, 1 hour, 47 min. I am a John Lithgow fan and BOY he does a roaringly wonderful job narrating. I smiled and laughed out loud. FUN!
I am always adding to our list of resources.
TV Shows
Fun, Provocative & Thoughtful
How in the world can these help us be better caregivers?
1) There is always a take-away in good programming. Always.
2) There is always a need for a break as a caregiver.
3) Each program taught me something about me and caregiving.
4) Every lesson helps with the rest of our lives.
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Downton Abbey
Available on Prime
"Just like Sara Lee, nobody doesn't like
Downton Abbey!"
Yellowstone
Available on Prime/HBO
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This is some of the best drama I've ever seen-
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Prequel to Yellowstone
Available on Prime and Paramount.
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IT'S A WOW FOLKS, as is Yellowstone.
Shetland
Available on Prime,
and BritBox.
Hang on to your hats with Season 6, every caregiver will relate.
Turn on Subtitles.
Line Of Duty
"Now we're suckin' diesel!"
Excellent drama with comedic relief.
Turn on Subtitles .
Grace
Available on Prime, Paramount, and BritBox. The British kicks ars in
multilevel drama. Watch with subtitles
The Good Fight
Available on Paramount
The Good Wife
Available on Paramount
Ted Lasso
Available on Apple TV
Mrrs. Brown's Boys
Wear Depends. You'll pee your pants laughing at this British humor series.
The Split
More incredible British TV
DOPESICK
Critics Choice Award for Best Limited Series 2021
Films
Entertainment with Heart
How in the world can these help us be better caregivers?
1) There is always a take-away in good films. Always.
2) There is always a need for a caregiver to take a break.
3) Each program taught me something about me and caregiving.
4) Every lesson is tranferrable to the rest of our lives.
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I am always adding to this collection.
Feel free to contact me with your suggestion!