Peaceful the Bear

This bear has taken on such importance to both Gregory and me. Rarely will you see Gregory without the bear in his lap or clutched to his chest. It calms him and cheers him.

Every time I look at the bear I am so grateful that I was able to create this peaceful experience for Gregory. Little things make big differences!

Much like Alzheimer's itself, at Lieberman's Fifth Floor things have a way of "disappearing" for a period of time or sometimes forever. It comes with the territory.

When Gregory is happy he hugs the bear, when he is sad he cries into the bear, when he is angry he throws the bear, when he is silly he uses the bear in a puppet show.

The bear got its name when early in his arrival, Gregory was asleep and hugging the bear. I wondered, "When people with Alzheimer's are asleep, are they at peace with the world and with themselves?"

I have purchased four (4) bears. When one becomes soiled or dirty, I am able to take it home and wash and dry it and return it to Lieberman.

By having this many bears, Gregory will never be without his Peaceful!

Peaceful enjoying ice cream at

Lieberman's September Birthday Event.