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Still able to show kindness by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving After I got him settled in bed for a nap, just sat nearby and read. He raised on his elbow, looked at me with a smile and asked, “Are you Ok?” told him that I was and ... Read on »

Where to begin – - - by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving So, I haven’t posted for a bit as just heartsick over recent happenings in Wayne’s life. He is not incontinent, he just does not know what the toilet is for, where it is, ... Read on »

The Sleeping Giant Within – - - by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving My dear Man is slowly slipping into worlds unknown but not unexpected. He has always slept long into the afternoon and is quite peaceful if left alone. Yesterday I gen ... Read on »

I really upsets me to listen ... by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving I really upsets me to listen to friends recount how some Alzheimer’s spouses talk to their Alz spouse. last night one lady same, “Oh no, he would never put her in car ... Read on »

22 minutes! by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving Oh the happiness of the move closer to home. I have been picking Wayne up, we go home, walk around the block, eat some fruit and talk. Most days he tries very hard t ... Read on »

Church, Santa and Cedars by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving Church was nice again today although the minister went about 45 minutes which is way too long for folks with Alzheimer’s – anyway, we got thru it but not without love, lau ... Read on »

Wonderful! by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving So, this new care home has a magic about it. Yesterday while visiting Wayne, I met a lady in the hall who also transferred from his previous care home – 2 days later. ... Read on »

Miracles Never Cease Since the Move by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving So on Sundays at 2:30pm the care home holds church service with bake goods and tea/coffee to follow. Think that’s why some folks attend as the goodies are wonderful:) ... Read on »

Happiness is – - - by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving Yesterday I attended a welcome tea and St. Patrick’s celebration – 2:30pm at Dad’s care home. It was not difficult to find Dad among the 60 or so persons – he was sea ... Read on »

Recuperating:) by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving Thank you all for your kind wishes and observations. After over 28 months of driving 2 hours(round trip) per day to see Wayne, I am now appreciating the more relaxing ... Read on »

Over the moon – - - by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving Yesterday I moved Wayne to a care home 20 minutes from our house!!! I have been waiting for this for 2 1/3years so i’m just so relieved and happy. My Sis and BIL are a ... Read on »

Still able to think of an answer – - - by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving We arrived back at the care home after enjoying a sunny time outdoors. A fellow who had been visiting his wife greeted Wayne and said, “Where have you been? Long time no s ... Read on »

Happy New Year by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

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Merry Christmas to Family and Friends by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

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The Climb by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving Our mountain is nigh unto impossible the last few months although there are some good times and even humor tossed in now and again. Due to the fact that it seems posts sho ... Read on »

Bribery by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving “I’ll pay you $5.00 to open your eyes.” I patted him our code, “I’ll pay you $10,00 to open your eyes and give me a hug.” He smiled but never did open his eyes the ... Read on »

Times change – - - by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving So, I bought Wayne a small CD/radio player. Took a Jeff Foxworthy CD and a Beach Boys – did he ever enjoy the music and humor. For several years before Wayne was ad ... Read on »

I’m Outta Here – - – by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving I arrived at noon to hear that he wouldn’t eat lunch so I got him up and he ate lunch!*&! Anyway, we had a nice time wandering around but I sensed an underlying restl ... Read on »

The Glimpses of His Old Self by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving I joined him for lunch – - – one of the care aides came by and noticed that Wayne didn’t have his “apron” on – “Do you want one, Wayne?” As she walked all of 3′ to grab o ... Read on »

And the thunder rolled – - – - by Jean MacLeod Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Caregiving So our lives have been rather like a full fledged storm – thunder, lightening – you name it. I’m very sorry to have not posted – I go to post and can’t bring myself t ... Read on »

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