This is so true, Kate Swaffer, equally for the person with Alzheimer’s and for the care giver. In my case, it was my wife with the ALZ and me the all but sole care giver. It was devastating for her and depressing for me. I agree wholeheartedly with #KateLambert (above). For me to cope, it was poetry that saved me and gave me the strength to carry on. Everybody should have something of their own to keep them strong. Thank you.
Do not feel lonely or ashamed, as we are all here applauding each person with dementia and especially yours and others abilities. Happy Easter! Love, Paula
xox
Dear Kate, Thank you for your honesty… It helps to understand your feelings .. I am studying at present and your input on the MOOC video was so insightful and moving. Bless you and your family this Easter.
Beautifully written Kate. Families and Caregivers / support workers need to hear what living with dementia actually FEELS like. As it gives us the insight we need to be aware of and it inspires us to be gentle and emotionally intelligent in our enabling support and care. Can I please publish this on the Daughterly Care blog attributed and linked to you? Its a perfect reminder just before Easter and should encourage patience and loving kindness.
This is so true, Kate Swaffer, equally for the person with Alzheimer’s and for the care giver. In my case, it was my wife with the ALZ and me the all but sole care giver. It was devastating for her and depressing for me. I agree wholeheartedly with #KateLambert (above). For me to cope, it was poetry that saved me and gave me the strength to carry on. Everybody should have something of their own to keep them strong. Thank you.
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Glad poetry gave you strength and saved you too; I’ve found all forms of writing have done that, but especially poetry. Take great care xx
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Thank you much Kate Swaffer.
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Do not feel lonely or ashamed, as we are all here applauding each person with dementia and especially yours and others abilities. Happy Easter! Love, Paula
xox
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Thank you dear Paula, and Happy Easter to you and yours. XOX
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Hugs to you
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And right back at you Eileen xxx
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Dear Kate, Thank you for your honesty… It helps to understand your feelings .. I am studying at present and your input on the MOOC video was so insightful and moving. Bless you and your family this Easter.
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Thank you Carole, and good luck with your studies. xx
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sending you all the love I can *cyber hugs*
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Hugs and love to you too xxx
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Beautifully written Kate. Families and Caregivers / support workers need to hear what living with dementia actually FEELS like. As it gives us the insight we need to be aware of and it inspires us to be gentle and emotionally intelligent in our enabling support and care. Can I please publish this on the Daughterly Care blog attributed and linked to you? Its a perfect reminder just before Easter and should encourage patience and loving kindness.
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Hi Kate, feel free to download the image with the poem, and link to the blog. Let me know if you need me to email it. Take care, and Happy Easter. Kx
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You are so talented. Great poem and so true. Thankyou
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Thanks dear Eileen… it is a reblog, as I’m too tired to write or finish any new ones! But I’m glad it resonated xxx
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Beautifully expressed
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XOXOXOX
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You are loved Kate Swaffer!!!
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As are you dear Michael xxxx
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Makes my heart hurt!
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Hugs xxxxx
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