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4 April 2015

Denying Degeneration. #atozchallenge - Care for the Carers

Two days after her 73rd birthday my Mum took her final breath. She had Alzheimers and Motor neurone disease. For her final 3 months I was her main carer. A privilege I am grateful for and will cherish forever. This years #atozchallenge theme will focus on being a carer / care-giver.



Remember to care for the carers.  


Denying Degeneration




One of the symptoms of Alzheimers/Dementia can be denial, it is also a defence mechanism. 

Conflicted. #atozchallenge Care for the carers.

Two days after her 73rd birthday my Mum took her final breath. She had Alzheimers and Motor neurone disease. For her final 3 months I was her main carer, a privilege I am grateful for and will cherish forever. This years #atozchallenge theme will focus on some of the stories and emotions that presented themselves during this time. 


Remember to care for the carers.  

Conflicted.




At some point I realised:

Encouraging her to eat was more like force feeding.