Caregiver to my 87-year-old father...a Navy veteran of 34 years now suffering from dementia (Alzheimer's)...also a mother of 3 kids (ages girl-11, boy-13 and boy-15)...hoping blogging helps others while it helps me cope too.
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Monday, November 18, 2013
Looking Back...
I have not posted in 2 years but that doesn't mean I have forgotten to do so. With each minute being valued, I journaled and recorded as much of my experience as possible, so I would never have regrets and always be able to look back on time well spent while caring for Daddy. Since my last post, a lot has happened. I lost my daddy on October 20, 2013 and my life has forever changed. I have always found journaling/blogging to be therapeutic. As part of self therapy and learning to grieve in a healthy manner(if there is such a way), I have decided to upload all of my journaling over the years, throughout my caregiving experience. I will have to gather my notes from doctors I took on my phone, memos and other random notes and piece them altogether chronologically. I look forward to opening my heart and sharing this experience with others. I hope my notes will help other caregivers find relief and have a better understanding from another caregiver's journey. Please feel free to share this blog with other caregivers and those who may find this blog of an advantage. <3
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