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Role Reversal
My mom’s love for mothering started when she was a little girl playing mom-in-training to her dolls. They were an interesting bunch… Most notably, she had a small tan doll with a thick bowl haircut that wore red pants and a sock she had fashioned into a shirt, a large stuffed raccoon named Rocky, and…
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What is Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?
I was so confused, among about a million other emotions, when my mom first got diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s. This was becasue of a few reasons: And also: If I could give one piece of advice, put your phone down and stop Googling. You should especially stop Googling if it’s past 8pm and you’re in…
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My Alzheimer’s Shopping Essentials
It took years and many, many Amazon purchases later to find the items that really worked for my mom. Mostly these were found through trial & error and what works for one person may not meet your loved one’s needs. Some of these items are geared towards women as that is what I am most…
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The Story of Jackie & Me
I always loved running errands with my mom. I think it was because I really just loved being around her and having one-on-one time. My mom was so good at that- finding little ways to make me and each of my siblings feel special and seen. I’m not sure why this particular moment sticks out…
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