30/09/2026
Today we moved my dad into long term memory care. When I took this video a few weeks ago, it was the first day that he had forgotten my name. It was like a punch in the gut. But we went on the have the best afternoon with the Beatles, ice cream and it brought him so much joy. It flooded me with anticipatory grief of what is on the horizon. We are living one day at a time, making sure his days are still filled with visits, outings, soccer and treats.
My dad got diagnosed with dementia at 70 years old and we have been given the longest goodbye over the last 6 years. Today was inevitable, but facing it felt impossible. Reminded of how the roles have truly reversed, and now it’s my time to take care of him. He handled today with grace and I am so grateful for our small circle who helped make the process so smooth. I have so much empathy for my mom who has also lost her best friend and partner ❤️🩹
I have shared some of his journey, truly as a reminder to live your life, move your body, eat well, take the trip, don’t sweat the small stuff. We will all be faced with aging and death - it is the only certainty in life. SO LIVE NOW.
