Family Caregivers, Gram Helen's Story

Merry Christmas, Sort Of

Christmas started out so pleasantly. I went to the home where Grandma lives, and found her sitting alone, looking a little sad. I said "Merry Christmas, Gram! Let's get you ready to go see Barbara." She looked up, and said she didn't feel like going anywhere. I took her hand and said
Family Caregivers, Gram Helen's Story

And He’s Gone

Well, the romance is over.  Grandma's boyfriend had to move out of state to be near his children.  On his last day, he pledged his love to her, and asked her to move with him.  She shook her head gently and said, "But I can't, my children are here."  Did she really understand any of