You might be wondering why there is a blog entitled “me, my dad and dementia” on a choir website.
Simply put, my Dad and I have been working together in the choral field for over 30 years. Our work, our passion, our joy – integral to our very interwoven lives. And, research now tells us that music can help memory, depression, energy and the brain. You see? It makes perfect sense for this blog to live here on this website.
I hope you are able to find some connection when you read it. Connections are how we come together as humans and music is the perfect bridge.
Criselda
me, my dad, and dementia – introduction
You might be wondering why there is a blog entitled “me, my dad and dementia” on a choir website. Simply put, my Dad and I
me, my dad, & dementia – Bohemian Rhapsody
I’m living with dementia. No no, not my own! …although there are certainly times I do indeed wonder about my brain….well, don’t we all?! I
me, my dad, & dementia – the white board
Ah, white boards! I promised and I am delivering. White boards can be an incredibly useful tool for a caregiver. But do not put all
me, my dad, and dementia – let it go
Sometimes my eyes prick with tears when I hear my Dad’s voice singing in the choirs or when I hear him on our rehearsal recordings.
me, my dad and dementia – an orphan
The other afternoon at our seniors readers theatre rehearsal, our leader asked us who we would most like to have dinner with (dead or alive).
me, my dad and dementia – pumpkin pie, ice cream, and my mother
My father loves pumpkin pie. He asks for it almost weekly. No, we do not dish it out weekly. But maybe we should…..he’s 87, he’s
