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Honoring Mother's - Just in Different Ways
Mother's Day is fast approaching. Awhile back, I received this comment from a caregiver about her mother with dementia:
" My mom does not sleep at night, as she  wakes up to ask questions about where she is. This is emotional; very painful. Sometimes I want my mom just to sit there and talk about my problems and for her to give me advice."
Her feelings are likely shared by most caregivers. But although this caregiver missed the 'mom' she used to know, this was not the end of her story.
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From the Horse's Mouth
The ideal way to learn something new is to learn it directly from the expert. People with early stage memory loss, who remain articulate and insightful, are experts in what it is like to go through a day with dementia.
Learning directly from these folks about the challenges and perceptions they face, can give us an invaluable inside view. This video, To Whom I May Concern, features people with early stage memory loss presenting their stories in an interactive, theater-style model.
Watch the video
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