#Alzheimers

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Mar 12, 20181 min

Fresh Ink

I took Mom to her final cognitive evaluation on June 4, 2015. After a certain point in the progression of the disease, it became...

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Mar 5, 20182 min

Mother is a Verb

“You have always been an example of strength to your friends. I say all this to say I love you so much, and I am so proud of you.” -email...

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Sep 11, 20175 min

Life of the Party

I dreaded it for weeks. Calling it a “celebration of life” did not make it seem less like a funeral. I was battling the finality of Mom’s...

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Aug 21, 20174 min

The Right Place at the Right Time

And when it's over, it's over. Last week, I told a few of my best friends that I had decided everything was going to be okay. Mom was...

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Aug 14, 20174 min

I Am Not Afraid

"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship." -Louisa May Alcott I went on a walk with a close family friend last...

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Jul 24, 20173 min

Mom's Long Journey Home

“Where is your dad?” My kids were in a trance staring at the television. I just finished cleaning up after feeding everyone dinner. My...

Jaime Pollard-Smith

May 1, 20173 min

For Better or for Worse

In sickness and in health. We never know exactly how this line will play out in the real world. It might be quick like a bandaid being rippe

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Feb 13, 20174 min

Have the Talk

I try not to dwell on the missed opportunity and perhaps consider it to be one last lesson my mom taught me. “Seize the moment, Jaime. Don’t

Jaime Pollard-Smith

Oct 24, 20164 min

Acceptance

“Whoever is present are the right people. Whenever it begins is the right time. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have...

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