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Saying Goodbye to Passover
I can’t believe the Passover holiday is already so far behind us. It feels like a wonderful, warm memory. Mom couldn’t be at the Seder...
Miriam Green
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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Reflections
We are nothing without our memories. This is one of the terrible aspects of Alzheimer’s.
Miriam Green
Apr 29, 20203 min read
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YouTube for Caregivers
The residents in Mom’s ward can’t be isolated one from the other. They need constant supervision.
Miriam Green
Apr 22, 20203 min read
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Forward Motion
Here’s the secret: Knowing that Mom could not be with us, it was easier to shut her out of my mind completely.
Miriam Green
Oct 30, 20193 min read
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A Daughter's Wisdom
“Should we wake her up?” I asked my daughter. Mom was sleeping soundly, her earphones planted on her ears playing her special mix of show...
Miriam Green
Oct 10, 20183 min read
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God's Whiskers
I was thankful to arrive home safe and sound after my two-week trip to China. Mom didn’t realize I’d been away. I’d been keeping track of...
Miriam Green
Nov 29, 20173 min read
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Recognition
Mom doesn't seem so excited to see me this morning. When I knock on the door, I hear my dad tell her a surprise visitor is arriving. And...
Miriam Green
Jun 15, 20163 min read
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My Daughter's Art Project
I knew they’d be hanging there, knew I’d have to share the paintings with others. Yet they still caught me by surprise. It’s my...
Miriam Green
Jun 17, 20154 min read
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Beautiful Burden
During my visit today, I interviewed Mom for my daughter’s final 12th grade art project. The multi-media piece will include drawings of...
Miriam Green
May 27, 20153 min read
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