The Little Pink Suitcase

Pink Suitcase

My mom had a set of pink suitcases that she used for travel. Why pink? Because it was easy to spot when most luggage in black, blue and brown. My mom was a pretty smart woman.  I don’t remember much about these suitcases before a certain point in time.  But,  I remember retrieving them from […]

How To Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Avoid Burnout

Caregiver burnout occurs when an individual reaches a state of mental, emotional and/or physical exhaustion. It can be associated by a change in attitude from a positive, caring disposition to a negative disposition or an appearance of not caring. It is associated with feelings of guilt, failure, isolation and loneliness. Read on for 5 ways […]

The Blessing of Grape Tomatoes

blessing grape tomatoes

When I used to visit my mom in her assisted living or skilled nursing facility, I always came armed.    Now, before anyone jumps to any conclusions, let me explain…    As with many individuals who have dementia, my mom’s personality changed as the years passed. We dealt with bouts of confusion, depression, anxiety and […]