There for him

There for him

His independence taken by stroke; he fights back and I am there for him.   Near, aware, anticipating his needs, but reaching out only as he calls.   Standing silently by as he struggles to regain all that he has lost   Recognizing little steps, slow...
Exploding Waves

Exploding Waves

Like pent up ocean waves rush exploding toward safety on the shore;   I write words; expose my soul; find release in scattered poetic verse.      Crammed full with new tasks Filled with fathoms of frustration Heaving with heavy responsibility Hardened from...
Sundowning & Cinching

Sundowning & Cinching

My latest hang-up is with Sundown Syndrome. Sundowning is the term or condition used to describe late day confusion, agitation, and restlessness typically associated with seniors with some form of dementia. As nightfall approaches the mood in the house changes....
5 essential skills of a caregiver

5 essential skills of a caregiver

Being a caregiver is not an easy task, no matter the needs or level of dependence of the individual receiving care. While taking care of one’s own personal needs is more or less automatic most of the time, switching gears and caring for someone else is not. Putting...
(not so) Super Hero

(not so) Super Hero

When you’re a teenager, you spend a lot of time figuring out exactly the path you want your life to take. You’re going to be married (or not), have kids (or not), have such and such career, live here, work there–on and on. Life sure is funny...
The Key to Fitness

The Key to Fitness

It’s 5:30pm, the end of a hectic workday and you are looking forward to going to your gym to take a 6 P.M. exercise class.  But just as you are about to walk out the door, your boss informs you that you must complete and important project so that it’s ready...
(not so) Superhero

(not so) Superhero

When you’re a teenager, you spend a lot of time figuring out exactly the path you want your life  to take.  You’re going to be married (or not), have kids (or not), have such and such career, live here, work there–on and on. Life sure is funny...
Caregiving is not a contest

Caregiving is not a contest

Caregiving is an emotional endeavor by its very nature. When people discuss their own caregiving experiences, or write about them, raw emotions are often shared. We want someone else to understand what we are going through, as caregiving can be such a lonely and...

When caregiving comes your way

Pamela Nelson is an artist living in Dallas, working in painting, mixed media, and public art installations. Pamela has exhibited in over 100 national venues, including the Dallas Museum of Art, Austin Museum of Art, Arkansas Art Center in Little Rock, Beaumont Museum...