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A Bushel and a Peck, ie. transitioning to hospice care

October 4, 2019

In Mom’s Alzheimer’s care, we’d guided her through a daily routine to promote her good moments. With the wisdom and support of her hospice team, we modified that approach to better meet her evolving needs. I was grateful that, even though caring for Mom as she approached death wasn’t easy, I got to do it and that, even when I felt alone, I was supported.

—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story

Accepting help, Gathering Info, Learning as we go, Letting go, Listening first, Maintaining balance, Making peace, Practicing faith, Taking care of self Eldercare, Hospice Care, One day at a time terry@thejoyofcaring.com 8 Comments

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  1. Robin says

    October 4, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    Sending you much strength, wisdom and love.

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      July 1, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you Robin.

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  2. Karin Severson says

    October 4, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    My mother sang Bushel and a Peck to my kids since they were babies .. and still does to this day ❤️
    You are doing the right things, Terry. Her hearing will be last to go. Signing to her is beautiful… I did this for my grandma as she was nearing death. I sang the hymn In the Garden and All is Well with my soul.
    Peace and live to you and your Mom and your family.

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      July 1, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      The same to you Karin.

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  3. Vanessa says

    October 5, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Terry you are a beautiful person inside and out. Your mother is so fortunate to have such a loving, caring,selfless family to support and care for her. Big hug to you Terry!

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      July 1, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      Big hugs to you too Vanessa.

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  4. Kathryn says

    October 8, 2019 at 12:06 am

    Sending hugs & positive energy to Maine. 🙂

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 28, 2021 at 9:08 pm

      Hugs and positive energy back your way too Kathryn.

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