Just like me, this site is a work in progress. If you're a new visitor, here's a little guidance: You might want to begin with the first 2 posts, which you can access first here and then here - they provide a bit of the back-story and my objectives for this blog. If you're on a mobile device or … Continue reading Welcome to Fire Over Fifty!
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An Ode to Mom
(a.k.a, her obituary) Because she should be remembered for the full picture of who she was, not just the dementia that ruled her for the past few years. Obituary | Helen J. Formica of South Glastonbury, Connecticut | Meriden Memorial Funeral Home (ssrfuneralhomes.com)
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Life, and Death, with Dementia
Sharing details about dementia's progression in a loved one can be tricky. But it feels important for me to share, especially right now.
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Let’s Talk about that 400lb Gorilla
Everybody has one And most of us have the same Gorilla that lurks around the periphery of our lives: one we all have to face but no one wants to talk about. If you're a regular reader of my blog, the Gorilla's identity won't come as a huge shock. Gorilla, thy name is Death. Not … Continue reading Let’s Talk about that 400lb Gorilla
