Memories of Tea Time Family Rituals
December 28, 2007 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
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Do you enjoy tea time with your Alzheimer’s family member…or have memories of family rituals involving them? Afternoon tea was an everyday occurrence at my grandmother’s when I was growing up.
Nanny would have her cup of tea while my aunts often sipped their coffee. When I visited them at their Trails End Farm, I looked forward to 3 o’clock when we stopped quilting, sewing, cooking, cleaning or other tasks and sat at the table with tea, coffee, milk and cookies while we laughed and chatted. Anyone visiting was invited to join in.
Tea for hospitality became a habit with my mom, too, one …read more




