I immersed myself for 15 minutes in using a new kit called the “Virtual Dementia Tour”. Ok, so it was just a simulation and only for 15 minutes, but it totally changed my perception of dementia. In fact, I can’t get the experience out of my mind. I believe that’s a good thing!
2. My Top 5 List – Things I Wish I Had Known
If you didn’t have time to listen to my 30 minute radio interview with Viki Kind, do not worry! I’ve created two Top 5 lists that summarize keypoints from that conversation. You can quickly peruse my lists and hopefully pick up one or two tips that will help you and your aging parent before crisis hits.
5 things I did (in my mother’s crisis) that helped
5 things I wish I had known and done beforehand
3. Amazing Art Therapy for the Elderly
An artist/philosopher brings his love of art and deep belief in its healing power to a nursing home. You will be moved by this video which describes his form of art (mandala) and shows one of his weekly workshops. People who can’t even speak their names become engaged!
4. New Software Enabled Elderly Mother to Send First Email
Right before my mother wrapped up her two week vacation with us this summer, an amazing thing happened. She logged on to a computer for the very first time in her life, sent an email, received photos from me, and set up her calendar. She will be able to view all these from one screen – one portal when she returns to her retirement community.
5. Love Letter from Aging Parent to Daughter
This is a beautiful tribute to our aging parents…a reflection on the wonderful gifts we can give our parents as they age.
As I put this list together, I can only wonder, what 5 posts will appear here at the end of 2010?
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