caregiving

149d

Early evening

#Alzheimers #Caregiving #Dementia #Photography

A clear glass of white wine placed on a mosaic-tiled table. The glass is filled about one-third of the way, and the liquid inside has a pale golden hue, with some small bubbles visible on the surface. The table's surface is composed of irregular, textured pieces of gray, pink, and brown stones. The background is softly blurred, creating a shallow depth of field. In the unfocused background, there are hints of outdoor furniture - a white plastic chair on the left and a wooden bench on the right - and some greenery.

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Smurfs Log: Day (unknown)

Talking about recent events is very helpful for me. Likes and boosts have really meant a lot to me in recent hours, days, and weeks… ❤️

Today, for example, my dear mother had one of those days.

She snuck out of the house an hour after I arrived while I used the restroom this morning...

Mental note to myself: Be prepared. Poop at home before rushing over there… 💩

#Alzheimers #Caregiving #Dementia

Edited 159d ago

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109d

Sorting Memories II

#Alzheimers #Caregiving #Dementia
#CyberPlace #Oldskool #Smurf #WhiteHat

#ThrowBackThursday #Photography

A black-and-white photograph captures a tender moment between a baby and an adult. The baby, who is wearing a hooded towel, is nestled on his mother's shoulder. The white towel features an embroidered or appliquéd bunny rabbit on the hood.

The baby's eyes are wide and dark as he looks directly at the camera, his hand raised and resting on his mother's shoulder.

The lack of colour gives the image a classic, timeless feel.

Edited 109d ago

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Sorting Memories

#ThrowBackThursday #Alzheimers #Caregiving #Dementia #Photography

A scattered collection of old, physical photographs from a family's photo album, depicting scenes from different periods of life, particularly childhood.

The overall impression is one of nostalgia and family memories, captured in a time before digital photography was common. The photos are arranged in a casual, overlapping pile, suggesting someone has just gone through them.

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Smurfs Log: Always a lady (leaving home)

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An elderly woman with short gray hair looking at her reflection in a round mirror. She is wearing glasses, a light blue sweater, and a white cardigan with a subtle knit pattern. She holds a tube of bright red lipstick in her right hand and is in the process of applying it. Her expression is focused, with a slight smile.

In the reflection, we can see more of the room, including a glimpse of a closet with clothes hanging up and a window. A small greeting card with several photos is propped up in front of the mirror, suggesting a personal and lived-in space. The lighting is soft and natural, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere.

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Smurfs Log: Buttons

* Part of the "Housecleaning (Things Left in My Mom's House)" series

Mom moved out of her house about four months ago. I have been spending a few hours every week organising things. Today I began the final leg of this journey: sorting her sewing room.

Throughout her life, she collected thousands of buttons of all shapes and colours. I'm finding it very difficult to decide what to do with this treasure trove…

#History #Caregiving #Photography

A dense, chaotic pile of buttons in various shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. The collection includes translucent amber-colored plastic, polished wood, matte black resin, metallic gold-toned crests, and even fabric-covered "shank" buttons in dark navy.

While most are circular, they vary from flat discs to domed spheres. Some have visible four-hole or two-hole centers, while others feature intricate embossed designs, like a lion’s crest or floral geometric patterns.

This image evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of a tailor's scrap box or a grandmother’s sewing kit, where decades of mismatched fasteners have been gathered over time.

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