Story Lead-ins 2
In Memory
June 7, 2023 by Judith Allen Shone
My Love left us January 2022. He was 82. His years with memory loss and all his associated senior ailments were over.
Swallowing Medications
April 7, 2023 by Judith Allen Shone
We know there are many reasons that might cause difficulty swallowing. Some people have trouble with knowing the pills are in their mouth. Some have trouble swallowing ‘larger’ pills. Still others have swallowing issues entirely unassociated with pills.
Resource for Dementia Discussions
January 19, 2023 by Judith Allen Shone
ONE OF MANY RESOURCES is Teepa Snow, the wonderful teacher/role model/professional consultant/trainer who shares her knowledge with us through oodles of videos on YouTube. I have put a limited list of videos to give you an sense of her wisdom, humor and common sense as she teaches us to live with those with dementia.
The Train Journey
September 15, 2022 by Dawson et al
THIS STORY has been used to help those who are unfamiliar with how Alzheimer’s Disease might impact their loved one. Through these words they might find a sliver of understanding.
There were no stories between these dates. My Love needed my attention and I gave him every minute I had. I appreciate that now I can continue to write our experiences for other caregivers to read. I hope you find them helpful, or know someone who might benefit from reading them.
Thank you Judy, August 2023. Please, don’t let a caregiver feel alone on their journey!
Understanding Caregiving – Beaver Article
July 4, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
Hoping to let caregivers know that caregivers are the best teachers for other caregivers. Our stories give the experience that others cannot tell. Our stories share the emotions that only caregivers can relate to in the same way.
Author Caregiver Discussion Video
April 21, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone and Danielle Arbour
Listening to the voice of the one who wrote the words helps me get a sense of that person’s tone, perhaps the personality and demeanor of the author. It helps me feel I know them, and when I read, I ‘hear’ the author’s words from a broader perspective.
Awareness, Anosognosia or Denial?
April 14, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
The more I read about other caregivers’ lives, the more I realize I have had a unique caregiver experience. My Loved one has anosognosia associated with his Alzheimer’s disease, sometimes requiring different methods of caring or altered strategies as a result.
Accepting the Gift of Caregiving 