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Dad and I were reminiscing about a family wedding. I reminded him that a good third of the attendees, including the minister, were lesbians.
Why do you think I left so early...
Dad told the lady in line behind us at the market that she smelled of rancid grease and old cheese...
But in a good way...
I dropped my glasses and Dad picked them up. I said "Thanks Pops, what would I do without you?"
Probably die...
My caretaker mood today:
Once you have seen one person with Dementia, you've seen one person with Dementia. Everyone's journey is different...
Out of the blue today, Pops told me that I was starting to show my age. I replied "Is that nice?"
Well Dads have to tell the hard truths...
An excellent explanation for kids!
When you become frustrated with older people because of what they cannot do, think of how frustrated they must feel because they can no longer do it...
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🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️ For you
Dad told me he figured out how to cure his loneliness--He'll just marry me!! I reminded him that would be beyond gross, immoral, illegal and I'm already married.
Well if it's illegal I guess it's a no go...🤪
Needed this today! It was a rough caretaker week...
For those out there navigating through tough times, remember, sometimes the darkest storms bring the most beautiful rainbows. Keep believing, keep dreaming, and who knows? Maybe the next big twist in your story is just around the corner...
A lovely read...❤
The Curl of Time
Today at Longreads, Sarah Stankorb confronts a lifetime of literally outrunning her angry, alcoholic father as she attempts to find care for him and her mother, both of whom are struggling with dementia.
Each evening until I moved off for college, my father drunkenly slurred and screamed, chasing me around the house until I caged myself in my room and he pounded outside. I’d stayed there safe, until his attention refocused on my mother, then I’d run out and draw his anger toward me again. I was faster, could outrun him.
Read the full essay.
I ❤️ post box toppers especially this one...
@dflogerzi - my favourite is the elephant- which one is yours?
A sweet friend of ours with early onset Alzheimers at 52 and his wonderful husband are featured in this lovely Alzheimers Association ad...❤️
The latest with Alzheimer's Dementia...
Valentine’s Care!
Hi everyone! Happy Valentines Day! Love it or hate it, it’s Valentine’s Day. Not the happiest of days for a lot of people. If you’re lucky enough to have a caregiver or little take the time today to show them how much you care! Treat them like the adorable little princes and princesses that they are. And Little’s take time today to show your caregiver how much you appreciate what they do. Be on your best behavior, color them a picture or make them something cute! Don’t think I forgot about all you single caregivers and Little’s. As much as you may or may not hate today, take this time to pamper yourself! You’ve earned it! Take a bubble bath or have a cartoon marathon with your stuffies. Just relax and take a day for yourself. You deserve it. Just a friendly reminder to everyone. My inbox is always open if you need it, I don’t bite I promise ☺️
Stuffies!
Stuffies are one of the greatest gifts to ever bless this world. They come in all shapes, sizes, and species. They can be bought in large numbers and be considered a bed or mean more than anything else in the world to someone. Now, how to go about getting one:
Yard sales!
•probably the cheapest way to get stuffies
•never know what you’ll find
•they have character and a story if you think about it
• however, yard sale stuffies MUST BE WASHED! You can never tell what someone else’s house was like before they moved or had the yard sale. Carefully wash all stuffies per maker guidelines and put in a plastic bag for 24hrs or more to kill any bugs or eggs that are on or inside them. I know it’s exciting getting new stuffies but you have to be careful
Online!
• online shopping is probably the next cheapest way to buy stuffies depending on where you shop.
• some places will custom make you something
• you can find specific stuffies you want
• you can send them to your significant other without paying high shipping fees like you would through a post office
• however what you gain in prices you lose in guarantee.
• some places are scams
• some places are low quality
• you can usually avoid this by looking at reviews and other people’s purchases but nothing is 100% full proof.
Stores!
•Lastly we have stores which don’t tend to be extremely cheap but you do get to see the product in the flesh before you buy
• guaranteed quality
• you can shop specific stores for specific things
• some stores let you make and dress up your stuffie yourself
• however like with the yard sale stuffies you need to clean these unles you bought them in a sealed packaging
• lots of people go in and out of that store and put their hands on those stuffies too so it’s better safe than sorry
I really hope this was helpful! Just some stuffie tips for all you Littles and caregivers out there!