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Signs of Dementia
April 7, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
In our lives of fast and furious, we often don’t watch or listen carefully to our family members or our closest friends any more.
By ‘becoming aware’ we can be more alert while observing the people we live with and love. We might even catch symptoms that could signify memory loss, early enough for doctors to confirm and provide current treatments.
Larger Print – Easy Reading
April 6, 2021 by jas
I have been asked if my books come in larger print. They only come in the standard larger print in both paperback and hardcover.
Accepting the Gift of Caregiving
March 28, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
It has been said that “caregiving is doing everything for another person that you would do for yourself, plus then taking care of yourself, too.”
You become ‘one person living in the shoes of two people.’ – not a very balanced or secure feeling.
Caregivers Care
March 13, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
New Caregivers will soon discover that ‘caregivers care about other caregivers’ as well as the loved one in their care. It is with that brief concept that this blogsite was first established.
Conversation Starters
February 23, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
My Love has declined quite a bit in the last two years, spanning the period between stage six and stage seven on the Alzheimer’s spectrum, as his doctor defines it. My Love’s communications skills, listening and speaking, have been vanishing more and more daily.
Caregiver Crossword Puzzle
February 22, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
It is not often that we get to create a relevant crossword puzzle specifically for a loved one. Here is a website that allows you to do just that
24/7 Ontario Help Lines
February 21, 2021 by Judith Allen Shone
This page is generated in Ontario, Canada. Use these numbers to get started making their own list. IT IS SUGGESTED that caregivers and their doctor create a 24/7 phone list that relates to personal and, relatable situations
Accepting the Gift of Caregiving 