Great essay and sentiments, Rob. I love what you say about approaching people as an open question.
Interestingly, my mother-in-law, who is in a UK nursing home with dementia, knows exactly who has been elected in the US, and is aghast! Her memory for some things is undiminished!
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that about your mother-in-law, Wendy. That must be hard for you all. Both of my parents had dementia, so I know it's a lot to go through.
You're so right, it's amazing the way people with dementia can suddenly seem lucid about such particular things. Luckily, my dad's dementia had him less interested in Fox News, more interested in home renovation shows. It made our visits more pleasant, for sure.
Thanks, as always, for reading, and for the lovely, thoughtful comment.
"I’d much rather hear your side of the story than make up my own story about you." This is vast emptiness and nothing holy in action. The mood you create in your writing is always like a meditation Rob. I appreciate you and how you are in the world my friend.
Great essay and sentiments, Rob. I love what you say about approaching people as an open question.
Interestingly, my mother-in-law, who is in a UK nursing home with dementia, knows exactly who has been elected in the US, and is aghast! Her memory for some things is undiminished!
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that about your mother-in-law, Wendy. That must be hard for you all. Both of my parents had dementia, so I know it's a lot to go through.
You're so right, it's amazing the way people with dementia can suddenly seem lucid about such particular things. Luckily, my dad's dementia had him less interested in Fox News, more interested in home renovation shows. It made our visits more pleasant, for sure.
Thanks, as always, for reading, and for the lovely, thoughtful comment.
No idea how I got here.
That was lovely.
I have no idea, either, but I'm sure glad you found your way here. Thanks so much, Caz.
Gosh, Rob, you're good at what you do (the writing and the caring). This is beautiful.
Thank you, Abigail! This is lovely to hear.
This is such a great piece of writing saying so much with brevity and compassion. It’s also fascinating. Thanks Rob.
Thank you, Margaret. So glad to see you here. I appreciate the read, and the lovely comment.
"I’d much rather hear your side of the story than make up my own story about you." This is vast emptiness and nothing holy in action. The mood you create in your writing is always like a meditation Rob. I appreciate you and how you are in the world my friend.
Thank you so much, my friend. The appreciation is mutual!
Excellent, my friend. And essential.
Thanks so much, Alex.
“What is it like that be you right now” — such an essential question in healthcare that is often not asked with sincerity.
Another beautiful essay, thank you for sharing with us Rob. Thanks for your time yesterday.
Thank you, my friend.
I always love your essays, and they're helpful too, which is nice
Thanks so much, Anna!