I Hate Being Sick! Don’t You?
I hate being sick! Don’t you? As I look at my calendar, I hate being sick because I see the events I’ll miss. I had looked forward to them. That’s why I scheduled them. If you’re an extrovert, you probably also hate to miss events you’ve looked forward to. If you’re...
Spark Old Memories in a Loved One with Dementia
Spark old memories in a loved one with dementia? Yes, you can. Recently, I made an emergency trip to see my dad, who has dementia. I feared he wouldn’t know me or remember anything. Can you identify with that feeling? However, instead of fear, I experienced a week of...
God Will Answer Your Prayers
Confirmation? What can you do when you long for confirmation that God answers prayer? Have you struggled to know what to do? I have more than once.
When a Parent in Assisted Living Asks, “When Am I Going Home?”
What do you say when a parent in assisted living asks, “When am I going home?” If you’re on the phone, you can hide the expression on your face. You can also wipe the tears without that parent seeing you. Dad’s short-term memory has deteriorated because of dementia....
