Ronald Walker Crawford
June 27, 1940 – April 30, 2016 ****************************************** Ron died on April 30, 2016, surrounded by family and old friends. He had been suffering from Lewy Body Dementia. Ron was born in Kalispell, Montana. When he was 3 years old his parents...Shirley Sunset
February 17, 1944 – March 28, 2020 Shirley Lucille Sunset (maiden name, Zinda), 76, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on March 28, 2020. Born February 17, 1944 in Vancouver, WA. She was the daughter of the late Ferdinand (Fred Sr.) and Ruth Zinda. She is...Can a Stuffed Animal Help Your Loved One With Dementia?
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We had such a good time at our November Memory Cafe! Be sure to join HOPE Dementia Support and Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington on December 17 at The Cameo Cafe for good food, great conversation and lots of holiday fun!
We are so excited to be up and running with this group! Thanks to Debbie Docksteader and Rich Carle of the Kelso Senior Center for making this possible. Anyone who lives in the Longview/Kelso area and is caring for a loved one living with dementia is welcome to attend!
www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a62628482/how-to-cope-dementia-grief/o![]()
An excellent article on anticipatory grieving……
The Never-Ending Devastation of Dementia Grief
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Why grieving a loved one over and over again while they’re right in front of you might be the greatest heartbreak of them all.