Stories of Hope - A Story About Marion Schmidt
Nothing inspires more hope than stories from those who have faced challenges, accomplished much, and left a legacy that benefits others. The personal stories that follow offer wisdom, personal truths and shared inspiration to those on the journey with dementia.
My name is Mimi Scoretz and I am the daughter of Marion Schmidt, who is presently at Copper Ridge Place in Whitehorse, Yukon…Almost everything I value came from my mother. She was always searching; she never stopped looking for a better way. Mother taught me the importance of the spiritual life. I remember her telling me once...
I never have forgotten that.
Posted: July 2007
Early on my in my father’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease, he developed an obsession with finding aluminum pop and beer cans...
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Early on my in my father’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease, he developed an obsession with finding aluminum pop and beer cans...
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Posted: July 2007
I am in the early stages and have been in a support group of people who were further down the road with the disease...
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I am in the early stages and have been in a support group of people who were further down the road with the disease...
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Posted: July 2007
The story of my husband and me was a love story - a forty-five year love story!
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The story of my husband and me was a love story - a forty-five year love story!
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Posted: Aug 2007
For years my Mom, Margaret Graham, lived for others. First as a nurse, then as a full-time Mother and homemaker.
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For years my Mom, Margaret Graham, lived for others. First as a nurse, then as a full-time Mother and homemaker.
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Posted: Jan 2008
There are few things in this world more inspirational than seeing a woman’s eyes light up at the sight of her husband..
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There are few things in this world more inspirational than seeing a woman’s eyes light up at the sight of her husband..
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Posted: Jan 2008
"After we danced that night, we just knew that was it, it just happened."
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"After we danced that night, we just knew that was it, it just happened."
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Posted: Jan 2008
. As an only child, Morag Whitfield has orchestrated and perfected a complex system of care for her mother, Pauline, who is living on her own inEdinburgh...
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. As an only child, Morag Whitfield has orchestrated and perfected a complex system of care for her mother, Pauline, who is living on her own in
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Posted: Jan 2008
The Szocs' story exemplifies the enduring strength of family bonds that transcend distance, language, the passing of time, and even Alzheimer’s disease...
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The Szocs' story exemplifies the enduring strength of family bonds that transcend distance, language, the passing of time, and even Alzheimer’s disease...
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Posted: Jan 2008
Whether it was at the country dance in Pincher Creek, Alberta, or at home next to the record player, James (Jim) and Kathleen (Kay) Oddie loved to dance...
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Whether it was at the country dance in Pincher Creek, Alberta, or at home next to the record player, James (Jim) and Kathleen (Kay) Oddie loved to dance...
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