By Catherine Pearson — 2019
“We said we would give the best life for however much time she had.”
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When my mom developed dementia, my dad tried to deny it and I tried to fix it. We both failed.
Last week was the one-year anniversary of the beginning of my husband’s health crisis. As I gaze at the permanent handicap placard and at him sleeping, once again, on the couch, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned this past year.
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Nicholas Pinter’s autism and bipolar disorder pose challenges for his parents. His father, Mike, right, learned mindfulness methods to help reduce his stress.