Doreen F.

“ My experience came by chance when my great aunt became in need of assistance.
Eventually, the gem pictured with me needed increasing care as her Dementia worsened.
I prepared snacks and meals (light and complicated). I sometimes snuck some fruit into her ice cream, trying to get her the most nutritional diet I could, while respecting her love for chocolate.
Reminding her to take medicine was a daily routine....

My experience came by chance when my great aunt became in need of assistance.
Eventually, the gem pictured with me needed increasing care as her Dementia worsened.
I prepared snacks and meals (light and complicated). I sometimes snuck some fruit into her ice cream, trying to get her the most nutritional diet I could, while respecting her love for chocolate.
Reminding her to take medicine was a daily routine. Other routines included waking her up sweetly, making her bed with her, chatting with her about pictures in the newspaper (since written words soon lost meaning).
About your mom/dad/elder:
I respect my elders and all seniors because they have lived through so much already and deserve and dignified life post retirement. I am a sweet 28-year-old, who is pretty good at playing King Rummy and a few other card games. I like to talk about whatever is on your senior's mind.
Whether it is companionship, bathroom assistance, or listening to 1950's music (Love Doris Day, Patsy Cline, Nat King Cole!), your loved one will be in genuinely loving care. I am very good at reading a person and reacting to their needs, whether it is space to think, or a hug.

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