Like a Bird
David was home today and was birdwatching through the sliding glass door in the dining room. Dad asked him what he was doing and he replied, "Watching the birds." "What are you watching them do?" He...
View ArticleGood Answer
When asked, "How do you do it?" a caregiver replied, "Love gives me no choice." How true.
View ArticleAmerica’s Most Wanted
My sister came over to have dinner with Dad while I went to the Chiropractor. When I came in, I overheard her explaining to Dad about the TV reporter that was mobbed and raped in Egypt. "Noooooooo." I...
View ArticleBack to “Normal”
Boy what a long month this has been. Dad has had bronchitis, I had two eye infections, my mother-in-law had a stroke and passed away, and my boyfriend David severed his thumb with a table saw. Just...
View ArticleMost of all, We Laughed
My Dad passed away peacefully in his sleep on Easter Sunday. Luckily, I gave him his overflowing chocolate basket one day early. We had a great seven years together, and Alzheimer's never defined him,...
View ArticleSix Dads
It's hard to believe that Dad has been gone for almost 6 months. Being a full time caregiver for seven years consumed my thoughts, my time, and my heart. I miss it. It sounds strange to say after all...
View ArticleSticky Situation
From the Archives 2007: Dad and I finally finished the last of the Christmas cards at 10:30 last night. There was only one minor problem. When I asked Dad to put the postage stamps on the cards, I did...
View ArticleKnowItAlz – The Caregiver Book
My Dad was a FUNNY man. If you are a longtime reader of KnowItAlz – The Blog, you know that his seven years living with me were filled with love, dignity and humor. Since he passed away in April, I...
View ArticleFUNNY TAIL TALE
FROM THE ARCHIVES 2009: Barring anything hilarious, this will be my last hemorrhoid post. Dad has been wiping with the medicated Tucks Pads after he poops in order to soothe his butt. Somehow he got...
View ArticleHe Has a Point
From The Archives 2010: I had a real craving for my Mother's meatloaf this week, so last night I decided to go ahead and make one. Dad and I both love to have meatloaf sandwiches the day after, so I...
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