Dementia: Living with it Graciously :: Support for Dementia Caregivers

This blog is written to provide information and support to persons who are providing care for someone with dementia. A first indicator of dementia is when someone has trouble doing a task once familiar and easy for them. If you have begun to be concerned about someone's memory or cognitive processing, help the person receive a physical exam, to include lab work, and an appointment with a neuropsychologist for an evaluation of memory and cognitive processing.

Oct 7, 2015

Filling The Void

"The strands are all there: to the memory, nothing is lost." Eudora Weltly

I have been surprised at the void I feel with my loved one's death. What is my purpose now? What do I do with my time? I tried very hard not to make his care my purpose, but the reality is it took much of my physical and mental time. So, what now? I do not want to capriciously fill the void. I want to be thoughtful. So, I am have being reflective. What is next for me? For now, it seems being quiet, noticing what comes up, not making any major decisions,