Rainbows come in all arenas; how nice that your mom found joy with you. My sister’s FIL had Alzheimers for over a decade. He went from generally surly to vivaciously delightful almost immediately.
Thank you, Mark! I'd _love_ to see you!! I'll definitely let you know if I'll be back in my hometown. And please let _me_ know if you're ever in the Bay Area!
First congratulations on the continued weight loss progress. I'm sure you are enjoying the once a week real food.
It was tough watching my mom decline but luckily she had very little dementia. We sure learn a lot being with people during their decline. Perhaps preparing us for what may come.
My father's rehab after falling and losing much of the use of his legs didn't work, he just didn't want to work at it. I've wondered how common that is.
Yes, Bruce -- it was that way with my mom, or at least similar. After her fall, the medical people said that she was physically capable of standing and walking. But she had no interest in doing so. I think in her case, the part of her brain that wanted to be active, rather than passive and taken care of, basically shut off.
I LOVE that song. Thanks so much for sharing that and the poignant story of your mom's "liberation."
Thank you for sharing these beautiful reminiscences and mazel tov on your weight loss!
I enjoyed the polyrhythmic nature of the song -- so much going on!
Hey Josh, this made me cry. I love crying! Thank you.
Rainbows come in all arenas; how nice that your mom found joy with you. My sister’s FIL had Alzheimers for over a decade. He went from generally surly to vivaciously delightful almost immediately.
This is very moving, Josh. Thank you....
If you're ever in NYC, please let me know.
Mark
Thank you, Mark! I'd _love_ to see you!! I'll definitely let you know if I'll be back in my hometown. And please let _me_ know if you're ever in the Bay Area!
First congratulations on the continued weight loss progress. I'm sure you are enjoying the once a week real food.
It was tough watching my mom decline but luckily she had very little dementia. We sure learn a lot being with people during their decline. Perhaps preparing us for what may come.
The Sones music is quite enjoyable. Soothing.
Thanks Josh.
My father's rehab after falling and losing much of the use of his legs didn't work, he just didn't want to work at it. I've wondered how common that is.
Yes, Bruce -- it was that way with my mom, or at least similar. After her fall, the medical people said that she was physically capable of standing and walking. But she had no interest in doing so. I think in her case, the part of her brain that wanted to be active, rather than passive and taken care of, basically shut off.
That broadly describes my father as he slipped into deeper dementia.
I'm sorry, Bruce -- that's really tough!!
Beautiful, Josh - loved that music, too!