Alzheimer's disease · Assisted living · Bob Dylan · Depression

Ain’t talkin’ / October 27, 2007

Today is mild and rainy. The ground is covered with bright yellow leaves and there are still many more to fall. Last year at this time my mother was in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism, and I was frantically trying to arrange for her to move from rehab right into Garden Manor. That didn’t… Continue reading Ain’t talkin’ / October 27, 2007

Alzheimer's disease · Bob Dylan · Burnout · Caregiver

“Knocking on heaven’s door” / September 16, 2006

Only over the past couple of months have I understood what is meant by “caregiver’s burnout.” Waking up each morning with a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, going to bed at night with a head full of circling obligations and regrets. Catching myself in the middle of the rare pleasant experience and… Continue reading “Knocking on heaven’s door” / September 16, 2006