Today however, was the best! When you spotted me, your whole face lit up and then finally, finally, finally – you waved!
Tag: visiting
What if you don’t sing?
There is a growing amount of evidence that music is able to revive hidden memories hidden deep inside your loved one’s brain. But, suppose neither you nor your loved one was ever really a ‘music person’? Is it still possible to activate those missing memories? I was having this very conversation with a friend of mine…
Laughter…..
The onset of dementia brought about a surprising change in Mama. She developed a love for slapstick comedy. My genteel Mama who had always loved Broadway shows and Classical music suddenly enjoyed watching someone get a pie in the face. Of course, the masters of slapstick themselves, the “Three Stooges” zoomed to the top of…
Only the Lonely
Perhaps what is needed is a bit of coaching ahead of time to help folks know all that’s really needed is a smile, a touch, and a kind voice.
For Want of a Word
While feeding Mama her thickened juice today, I suddenly wanted to hear her voice. I wanted her to say something—anything. It has been several months since she has uttered a single word. I even tried to ask her some easy ‘yes’ questions to try to see if she would give me one of those automatic…