Quote of the Day: A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails. – Donna Roberts
I write for our local women’s magazine, Her Voice. Click over there to read my most recent article on Alzheimer’s disease and a mother-daughter relationship, starts on p. 20. Another article by Deb Cranny, Being the Daughter, describes how she is moving through the aging process with her own mother.
This is an excellent edition of Her Voice with so many stories that feature local residents, but have global appeal.
As the holidays approach, be aware that you might see changes in your loved one or their home which may raise concern. Always approach the subject with respect and express your love for that person.
Click over to the LAMAA blog for more info on the Lakes Area Memory Advocates.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and be sure to share your memories.
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Journaling Prompt: What songs remind you of your parents, grandparents, or other family members?
Mary, what a wonderful magazine Her Voice is. I find it fascinating that even when their memories fade, music somehow brings it back. They journey with it to a place thought forgotten. I love that about music, the beautiful power, and hold, it has on us.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, wishing you many happy memories of the day!
I love that you write about this. I think it’s so important to learn all we can to help our loved ones suffering from this.
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Mary, I’ve become more aware of this disease through a new friend whose wife suffers from this. I know he is heartbroken, but tries to live life as fully as possible despite the fact that his true love doesn’t know who he is some days. What a heartbreaking condition. Thanks for bringing it to light!
Mary,thanks for the wonderful sharing of Alzheimers.It’s heartbreaking and caregivers do need support too.
What a great cause. It’s a tragic disease.
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. Enjoy it!
Well, I know this will surprise ya’ll but my Mother sang all the time!!!
My dear MIL suffers from Alzheimers so sad to rob ones memory like that.
God bless and you have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving with your family sweetie!
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i’m off to check out the articles.
I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving!
Looking forward to reading this Mary. A subject dear to my heart.
I’ve missed your writing.
Hope your Thanksgiving weekend is good.