Tag: dementia
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Rediscovering My Mom After Her Brain Injury
Get Pregnant Fast Earlier today, I found myself in a rather comical predicament while helping my mom with a urine sample at the hospital. It’s a challenge, crouching, aiming, and trying to guess where the stream would land. Add in a daughter who’s over-managing her mother’s flow, and you have a scene that would fit…
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5 Life Lessons My Mother’s Dementia Has Taught My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with a 6-year-old son and a 71-year-old mother who is battling dementia can feel overwhelming. This journey has transformed my perspective on family, care, and the lessons we learn along the way. While I often worry about the impact of my mother’s condition on my son, I’ve come to realize…
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Autumn Reflections: Embracing Change and Cherishing Moments
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare to stow away our summer memories in a clear, plastic box that fits neatly atop our Ikea wardrobe, I can’t help but feel a mix of nostalgia and anticipation. The wardrobe, with its neatly folded scarves and freshly unpacked sweaters, feels as pristine as the day my partner assembled…
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Navigating the Shadows of Alzheimer’s
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a painful irony that strikes me when my student from Japan effortlessly retrieves a word that eludes me as I teach him English. Similarly, I’m often amazed when my 6-year-old finishes my sentences with more clarity than I can muster. As I near 50, I find myself searching for “menopause symptoms”…
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My Mother’s Wedding Preparations
Get Pregnant Fast My mother is gearing up for a wedding, which means she needs a complete makeup overhaul. Selecting the perfect blush, eyeliner, and just the right shade of Revlon lipstick takes me at least ten minutes. I’ve already exhausted myself taking her shopping for high heels. When your mother is living with dementia,…