After a busy spring, I was exhausted. It helped that, when our youngest played Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on his phone, Mom danced in her chair, from head to toe.
—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story
Reflections of a Daughter of the Silent Generation and Mother of Generation Y
After a busy spring, I was exhausted. It helped that, when our youngest played Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on his phone, Mom danced in her chair, from head to toe.
—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story
Raised in Maine, I had spent the prior 24 years parenting, mostly in Wisconsin. With our adult kids in the process of leaving the nest, my mom moved in, from Maine, leading to precious time and daily opportunities I had never anticipated. I launched this site in 2017 as a way to share that experience, hoping to pass along what I was learning about Alzheimer's disease, to process the challenging parts, and to have some fun too. I never anticipated the way the community of readers would fuel me in staying the course. Today, I am deeply grateful for that, and so much more.
Nancy says
Dear Terry, I appreciate all the words you share in your writing. Beautiful and so well expressed. Alzheimer’s is such a brutal disease. Losing our loved ones with it can truly drain us. I am grateful to hear that you took time out for you and that you are feeling better. Life sure does have its ups and downs. Looking forward to when you move home to Maine. Love Ya, Nancy 🙂
terry@thejoyofcaring.com says
So fun to be back in Maine, closer to you!
Ann Noble says
Terry, keep your blogs and write a book. You write so well and everyone will be interested in how to be a caretaker for this insidious disease, because it affects so many people. Seriously, consider it. Still reading all your blogs and enjoying connecting with your family.
terry@thejoyofcaring.com says
Thank you Ann!