Activities. There is not much spark left in most residents. I think the main pleasure is just being part of the group. The best moments are when one resident reaches out to another.
That's my mom wearing the lei.
Friday, October 20, 2006
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Julie, welcome! Your sketches and blog are delightful. I work on a dementia unit so can easily picture the awkward charm of interaction between residents. They are a courageous, heartwarming segment of our human journey, aren't they? Sue
Julie, as one whose mother at 93 has just gone into a low care dementia unit I know what it is all about, or perhaps I am finding out what it is all about, I at least have 2 sisters who live in Adelaide, I am over an hour away in the country and try to get up once a week but when I cant I feel so guilty. We all feel guilty about what we did to our mother but the time had come when she really couldnt look after herself. I have not been brave enough to draw yet, it is all too new.
Great sketches and blog.
I love your statement about reality. I really honor you for taking care of your mom as well as yourself (drawing). I will definately be watching your blog!
Your sketches are very moving.
Julie -- these are great sketches! You've captured some strong feeling with these drawings!
Julie-
This blog has great meaning for my sister Anne and myself-and would for our 96-year-old mother as well if she could comprehend it.
Thank you for posting this intimate view of nursing home life. It is a venue that is not usually studied for detail which makes your choice of contour line touchingly appropriate.
My parents are 86 and 83 and live with me at the moment but I dread the day when the nursing home accommodation becomes necessity.....
Love all your sketches and yes, wrinkly face can still be beautiful!!
Julie, I'm new to your blog, as of today--- and I'm so glad to have found you. My father died a little over a year ago, having suffered from a memory disorder, at age 84. Your drawings and text are so very moving and beautiful, really. Thank you for sharing them and I hope you will continue to do so.
Laur(elines)
All of your drawings are fantastic. Your sharing of your thoughts to others is part of therapy that we all need. Continue to draw with your mom in your thoughts.
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