A journey through dementia with mom

The artist in her 7/7/2024

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Mom used to paint and draw. She and her sister were very good. Mom hasn’t drawn or attempted any artwork in about 15 years. She was one of those people who if she couldn’t do something and it turn out well she wouldn’t attempt it. We found her some Adult Coloring books at Ollies. We also found a thin book of coloring at The Dollar Tree. I put them out, with colored pencils. After a few days she started looking through them and then picked up the Dollar Tree one as it ‘s picture were larger and not, “so overwhelming. ” She started to color! She has become wrapped up in this activity and I couldn’t be happier. She has “graduated” to the more difficult books. She still has it! It is so good to finally come across something she can enjoy and connect with.

Cant load a picture. Maybe another day. Yesterday I walked in her room and she was dressing and was trying to put her garden gloves on her feet and asked, “What am I doing wrong here?” I love her so much!

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