Travels with Myself

A Journal of Discovery and Transition
Doug Jordan, Author

Dementia/Alzheimer's

25.22 Care for the Caregivers 

Friends or family members of a care partner mean well but often have no idea what the caregiver is actually going through. Canadians are reticent and don’t like to interfere in things they regard as ‘personal’. Get over yourself. The caregiver needs help.

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Dementia/Alzheimer's

24.14 A Journey with Dementia

Our last bike ride was only eight months ago and today he doesn’t know who I am; the rapid progression is devastating. Dementia isn’t logical – that part of his mind is gone – it is emotional. The only thing that matters is the feeling of care, calm, and presence – minimizing frustration. 

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