False Truths
Guest post by Toni Cordell I was beyond uncomfortable realizing I was becoming so sneaky. It had become necessary to pre-think and/or out-think my husband, whose mind was being taken…
Dancing with Dementia
When my mom became ill, we eventually learned she had normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that can mimic dementia. Once doctors inserted a shunt that drained the excess fluid in…
A Caregiver’s Day
If you’ve been caregiving for any amount of time, you know what a roller coaster ride it can be. Yet we experience many rewards. I cared for my mom for…
The Concrete Gutter
Guest post by E.V. Sparrow Walking outdoors is Mama’s chief love. I encouraged the treadmill idea, but she refused. Her trash collecting mission gets her outside in the green and…