Cindy ODonnell
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Caregiver to parent / family member
2003
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Thursday, December 23 2010
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Dad's speech seems to being getting worse, it is very difficult to understand him now, but he still has a smile on his face and a laugh that lights up a room.  As we enter this next phase with Dad we look at ways of trying to communicate with him.  Family, love and support is what keeps us positive.   As Christmas nears we look forward to the precious moments we will have with family and friends. 
As I reflect on the year that is about to pass, with the loss of an Aunt in June, a Nephew in October and my Mother in law last month, it has been a very stressful year.  I would like to take this moment to thank all of those who have touched my life this year.  A special thank you to Chris who developed this site and has opened my eyes and has given me a forum to express my thoughts and a supportive community.  As another year passes and the New Year enters remember those who have touched your lifes, and embrace those who will. 

Wishing you all a Happy a Safe Holiday Season.

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Friday, November 26 2010
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Unfortunately I was not present when my husband went to share this sad news with Dad.  I was taken to the hospital on the advice of Telehealth...

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Sunday, November 14 2010
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Today at 6am my Mother in law passed away in her sleep.  Loved deeply.  I am not sure how we are going to tell Dad, but the staff at the ...

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Thursday, November 11 2010
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It has been 13 days now and Mom is still in the hospital and it appears that we are no further ahead.  I am becoming frustrated in not knowing...

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Wednesday, November 10 2010
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On Sunday when we took Dad out for a visit we stopped by the hospital for Dad to visit her.  Mom was happy to see Dad and they held hands and ...

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Sunday, November 07 2010
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It has been a week now for Mom being admitted to the hospital.  She is off the IV and oxygen now and they are monitoring her heart, since it k...

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Thursday, November 04 2010
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As many of you know who have read my story, my Father in law has Alzheimer's and has been in a home for the past three years.  Just when we th...

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Monday, October 11 2010
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We celebrated Thanksgiving dinner tonight with the whole family as usual.  As I looked around the room and saw the different ages from 3yrs ol...

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Monday, September 27 2010
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This week the Globe and Mail had a whole series on Dementia.  The stories were passionate, many showed compassion, and some just did not have ...

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Monday, September 13 2010
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A few weeks ago they moved my Father in Law from the 6th floor to the 3rd floor, at first we thought it was just for a few days but soon found out ...

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