Life with Dad

Caring for someone with dementia, you have to laugh to keep from crying.

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This blog is a reflection on being a member of the "sandwich generation". We are those sandwiched between aging parents who need care and/or help and their own children. After an extensive remodel of our house, we moved my parents in with us. Dad has Alzheimer’s, which adds complications to the situation.

Thursday, March 17, 2005

That's Why They Call It Second Childhood

Dad has worn diapers for several years. He is eating more and more with his fingers instead of silverware. Meat, salad, and green beans are now finger food more often than not. He wears a bib. We joke that our 2 year old grandson has better table manners. However, we made a major discovery this morning.

When my son was small, if his fingers got food on them while he was eating, he wouldn't use a napkin. He would wipe his hands on the underside of the table. This left disgusting food smears under the table. This morning while cleaning up the table, we discovered that Dad is doing the SAME THING!

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