Alzheimer’s Stories That Make a Difference

When I write about my experiences with Mother and Auntie (our “journey through Alzheimer’s”), I hope the legacy of love and caregiving and family will make a difference with others who are going through these experiences or have been there.  If I can make others understand it wasn’t all a discouraging experience and that I learned from these ladies, then their lives will have meaning for so many other people.

They were caring ladies, who made a difference in the lives of family and friends.  After their deaths, as various people contacted me, I realized just how much they meant to folks I’d never met.

When I wrote I Remember When…An Alzheimer’s Journey the other day, I was recalling both sad and happy times, even humorous times, that have become part of my memories and the legacy Mother left.

I’ve received a number of comments regarding this article and am pleased to know it’s encouraged others.  Also, Elizabeth mentioned it on her GenBetween blog in Alzheimer’s Journey.  Hers is a great site to visit because many of the caregivers who read Alzheimer’s Notes probably belong to that sandwiched generation or generation between.