One of the great fortunes I have had in the process of helping Mom has been being forced to dismantle a lot of white male privilege within myself. The post goes on, I won’t do it a second time but in a sentence: Many– too many– of the skills needed to be a caregiver are… Continue reading June 6, 2016: Keep your politics in your caregiving
Category: 6. Facebook Moments 2016
Over the time since Donna returned home I have often mused on what I was going through, positively and negatively so. Here’s some snapshots of these posts, with a more recent reflection on what was happening then, with the addition of time spent together since. By the time of these entries, Donna had been living with me for over a year. These posts cover 2016.
April 13, 2016: Mom gains weight and I brag
I bragged about it then and I still do now; Moving mom home I was frightened of my ability to get enough good food into her. I also left her to set her own appetite levels for a long time– not realizing that they were dropped by the dementia itself. She has been frail and… Continue reading April 13, 2016: Mom gains weight and I brag
February 27, 2016: Watching political documentaries with Donna
Television with Mom is likely the thing we do together the most, as it is an easy default. But deciding what to watch is a struggle. Do we watch programs that she holds values about, but would likely not be able to follow in depth? What programming makes sense for her? Can I enjoy programs… Continue reading February 27, 2016: Watching political documentaries with Donna