There are a lot of similarities between a small child and someone living with dementia. Specifically, frontotemporal degeneration. I remember … More
Category: Depression
Five Survival Tips for Caregivers
Caregivers bear the brunt of a lot, which is why, in the process of caring for our loved ones, we … More
Reverse Empty Nest Syndrome
When I walked into the front door of my mother’s home, a little over two weeks had past since my … More
Death, Compassion and Humor. Not In That Order
Hi Kathy, we’ve got the two letters from your mom’s doctors, so you can come in and sign the DNR. … More
The Moment I Knew………. The Moment I Entered Denial
Some exciting news came in the mail today…………………………. my contributor’s copy of the new book, THE MOMENT by Larry Smith … More
My Demented Mom in the Sacramento Bee… “We don’t have survivors.”
The Sacramento Bee interviewed me for a story about early-onset Alzheimer’s… the piece ran last week. Not sure how much … More
Taking It Out On the Lucky Ones
I don’t tend to get pissed off very often… you know, the kind of pissed-off-rage that suddenly comes over you … More
Mater, Mommy, Ma, Ama, Madre, Mueter, Em, Mami, Ummi, Mamma… My Mom
Coping with Me
My boyfriend says I worry too much. I haven’t written to much about my new (actually, it’s been over a … More
Momentos OR Finding the Funny
When it comes to all (or most) things miserable in life, you have 2 choices: You can stew in self-pity … More
World Alzheimer’s Day or Memories of Mom
It’s September 21 OR World Alzheimer’s Day……….It’s also a day that I just tend to think back on things; where … More
Demented Shoe Shopping or Dying Alone With Bon Jovi
My mother had me late in life. She was 40. My father was 30. I can’t imagine being a parent … More
A Series… A Struggle… A Black Hole
I don’t know what it is or why, but I am having a terrible time coping with everything that has … More
Interview: Sandra Gonzalez, Latino Outreach Specialist
My latest interview is with Sandra Gonzalez, Family Care Consultant, Latino Outreach Specialist—Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter. Sandra was actually … More
A Move Home
As an only child of a demented parent, I often feel very lonely and anxious. There’s so much I want … More
