Fighting Alzheimer’s
Every day I pump out articles to a readership I‘m never sure of. In the process, I engage my mind (writing is like sculpting with words) to offset a medical threat–cognitive disease. At almost 80, I’ve had a life dogged with hardships but the last 30 years have been relatively smooth—or at least, manageable. In…
Lose the Shame: We’re All in This Together
Our society straight up amazes me. I see young female celebrities (so-called “influencers”) strutting about with their “bubble breasts” popping out all over; their pumped up lips pursed in inviting manner, while “Clothing optional” seems to be the rule, meaning they seemingly have no shame in exposing their nether regions. The only thing covered is their every move…
I Know Them When I See Them
We were at the little clam shack we frequented over the years, when we biked the 14 mile route from one picturesque town to this other. You see, I always needed a carrot—an incentive to get me through the rigors of the long bike ride from Barrington to Quito’s in Bristol was that. Now that…
How to Thrive on a Cruel Journey…A Ghost Ride on a Darkened Road…Tears of Thanks…
Recently, I spoke to an audience in Charlton, Massachusetts on “How to Survive and Even Thrive with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s”. First off, Charlton is definitely “out there,” a rural community dotted with farms, wide acreage, rolling hills. My talk was scheduled for 6:00 PM. I was accompanied by a former student, Amanda DiLeone…
Using Humor in My Caregiver “Lessons” …
My life is ever-evolving. At almost 80 years old, I’m a comedian. That’s right…I make audiences laugh. Right through the tough topic I’m talking about—Alzheimer’s—the disease that’s been the uninvited guest in my husband’s and my life for the past 15+ years. Here’s how my speaking goes…. Following the event host’s intro, I gingerly go…
The Road Less Traveled: Becoming Caregiver to Caregivers
I never thought, at my age, I’d become an advocate for caregivers and Veterans. How’d it happen? My personal experience that saw me felled by a disease that affects or will affect millions in the future—Alzheimer’s. Now–understand: I’m not even the person who has the disease. As wife and sole caregiver to my husband diagnosed…
