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Quote of the Day by Uncle C2 comments

ACircleInThePath wrote 2 months ago: After yet another stay in the hospital, Uncle C’s doctor informed my husband that short of a h … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Elderly Driving, congestive heart failure

What Is That Sound? Oh, It's The Sweet Sound of Silence2 comments

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: Uncle C moved on Saturday to the house we own across the street.  My daughter who has been living th … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, Caregiving

Superman Has Landed2 comments

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I was beginning to think that my husband was secretly Superman.  He works a six-day a week job, most … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, Depression

A Little Me Time1 comment

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: Last night for the first time in what seems like ages I had 20 minutes to myself.  My hubby was work … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Family, Depression, coconut oil and dementia

The Big Move

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I’ve spent the last five days packing up for the big move – and no, it’s not Uncle … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, coconut oil and dementia

I Think He's Here To Stay6 comments

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I keep waiting for Uncle C to move into the house we own across the street from us.  My daughter is … more →

Tags: caring for mom, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, Elderly Driving

Some Needed Relief1 comment

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: For Christmas our youngest daughter bought tickets to the theatrical performance of the Lion King fo … more →

Tags: caring for mom, dementia; hallucinations in the elderly; delusions, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, coconut oil and dementia

Our Little Klepto

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: After my Pilates class I ran home to change for work and was on my way out the door when our caregiv … more →

Tags: caring for mom, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family

On the Word of a 93-Year-Old4 comments

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I received a phone call from the Home Health nurse saying that Uncle C was being released as a patie … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, Elderly Driving

The Effect on My Life2 comments

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I had no idea when I was thrown into this life of caregiving just how difficult it would be and how … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, coconut oil and dementia

Jury Duty1 comment

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I walked to the mailbox today and what did I find – a jury duty notice for Uncle C! For some r … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, Jury duty, pain killers, registered voter, juror

Oh, Uncle C, How Can You Be So Sweet Yet So Stubborn?1 comment

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: Uncle C has been with us for almost a year. He arrived at our home on February 28, 2011, two days af … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, commitment, congestive heart failure

What Is Normal And How Do I Find It?

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: There are few things more difficult then watching the slow demise of a body and a mind.  And I … more →

Tags: caring for mom, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, Elder Care, Family, coconut oil and dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, congestive heart failure

SURRENDER1 comment

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: Surrender - my new word keeping me sane.  Surrender to God’s will.  Surrender to what’s … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Family, coconut oil and dementia

We Made It Though Thanksgiving2 comments

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: Well, we made it through Thanksgiving without anyone ending up in the hospital.  That is something t … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, Personal Stories, Family, Depression, Lewy Body Dementia, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Well Which One Is It?

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: Well, the owl’s still hanging around and so is Uncle C.  Everyday when he rises (which is earl … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Family, coconut oil and dementia, Lewy Body Dementia

A Shift In My Blog1 comment

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: This blog began as a way for me to understand, deal with and accept the slow loss of my mother as I … more →

Tags: caring for mom, death of a loved one, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family

My Struggles

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I’m trying desperately not to sink back into that really dark place inside myself.  I feel it … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, dementia, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, Depression, coconut oil and dementia

My Wild Roller Coaster Ride1 comment

ACircleInThePath wrote 1 year ago: I have never been a fan of roller coasters, yet I find myself on this crazy, never-ending ride. It t … more →

Tags: caring for mom, Hallucinations in the elderly, delusions, diabetes, Personal Stories, aging, Elder Care, Family, dementia eyes


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