Category Archives: loss theory

What Alzheimer’s Disease Has Taught Me (so far)

I’ve been in long term health care for 15 years now.  I’ve worked with and cared for numerous individuals and families who have been touched by the heartbreaking disease known as Alzheimer’s.   There have even been a few of my … Continue reading

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Is Death More Taboo Than Sex?

It amazes me to think how far Western society has come in terms of medical advancement and technology.  Sometimes I question whether so much “advancement” is necessarily a good thing, but overall, there are a great deal of positives that … Continue reading

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An Identity Beyond The Dementia Diagnosis

Its a common malady in health care settings to think of a patient or client in terms of their disease or diagnosis.  Come to think of it, we all have a tendency to view people within a categorical lens; it’s … Continue reading

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