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There Is No Reasoning With Dementia

It's a thing I have to remind myself of, again and again. People in moderate and severe stages of dementia often are unable to engage in conversations about respect or political correctness.

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January 11, 2023

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You Are What You Love, Not What Loves You

Reflecting on this quote today, in the context of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, and all of the grief that comes included that package...

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January 11, 2023

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When They Want Your Help but Won't Take It

It's been nearly a week since Dad called to let me know he was sabotaging the help he asked me to give him. This is an outcome that I knew was coming and the pattern goes something like this...

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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Dental Care for Dementia Patients

Recently, my dad went to an appointment with our family dentist without me. He's always had an easy time with dentists so I thought it would be ok to let him handle this one on his own. What could go wrong?

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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ZAOC Custom Stone Seal

I designed the ZAOC logo as an homage to the traditional Korean Dojang seal ("chop"), and decided to get an actual stone seal made this Xmas.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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A Caregiver Christmas

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending A Caregiver Christmas, an annual event produced by Loving Them Forward in Vancouver Washington. 

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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Comics

Labyrinth

Seriously, Nobody teaches this stuff in school? Why is this the first I was learning about any of it?

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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#death and dying
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We Have Always Been Able to Say Goodbye

A heartbreaking look into the life of a funeral director—a collaboration between Reveal and The Nib.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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Jane McGonigal TED Talk

It seems like a traumatic event can unlock our ability to lead a life with fewer regrets.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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#grief
Comics

Phases of Grieving

Not everybody grieves the same and not everybody dies the same.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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#end of life care
Comics

The Game of End of Life

The road to retirement is paved with obstacles. Who writes the rules for this game?

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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#dementia
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Redirect Your Focus For Unconditional Love

Being a caregiver for dementia patients is challenging enough, but caregiving for your own parent with dementia can be a herculean task.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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What Happens When We Die - Midnight Mass

Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass on Netflix is a show I completely didn't expect.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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Let’s Talk About Cathy

Everyone is just trying to do their best, even if their best is a little shitty right now.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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"By Definition, Don't All Relationships End in Tragedy?"

"Better to have loved and lost than to have never loved," as the saying goes.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023

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Philosophy

Truth Is Subjective

The only objective reality is that we are all united by the pain of existing and the desire to be loved.

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Steve Wishman

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January 11, 2023