A great support program for those with and those caring for those with Alzheimer's Disease. The meetings are held in Elmhurst at at St. Peter's Church and is sponsored by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, 600 S. Paulina, Suite 130, Chicago, IL 60612, 312-942-5359.
Showing posts with label Self-Respect. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Self-Respect. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Its the little things...
It is the little things that do matter in helping to keep Gregory active, involved, respected, and loved. Letting him help as often as possible, even in little ways, helps give him purpose and the sense of sharing our daily life. It helps him to depend on me more when he knows I continue to depend on him. Always acknowledging my appreciation and saying "Thank You" even though I am thanking him about the same things each day and sometimes several times a day, gives feelings of love. Keeping an eye on what he still can do ... at least do today, and letting him do it, allows him to keep his self respect. Not correcting but rather "walking behind and fixing" is also helpful. Telling him "I love you" many times a day, touching his face or back, planting a kiss, all tell him that I am here and will be here to support him.
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