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Dad is extremely particular about who’s allowed near his face with sharp objects. Haircuts? Only by trusted hands. Beard trims? Even fewer candidates. So when Mom — whose barbering experience is limited to cutting tags off new clothes — offered to give him a shave, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. For those who don’t know, Dad is living with dementia. Some days are crystal clear, others feel a little foggier. Even simple routines — like a shave — can feel bigger, louder,

✨ Introducing: Finding Light in Caregiving – Mom & Dad’s Adventures Starting this week, I’ll be sharing real stories from my parents’ daily adventures — with their full permission and enthusiastic participation. These aren’t clinical case studies or sugar-coated inspiration pieces. These are raw, real, sometimes ridiculous moments that somehow bring our family closer together. I’m writing these stories as a daughter , not as a therapist nor care manager offering advice. Throu

Today was one of those days—the kind you wish you could bottle up and keep forever. Dad was in his groove, singing his favorite Santana song—“Evil Ways”—with that familiar smirk like he knew he still had a little rhythm left in him. Of course, son-in-law couldn’t resist stirring the pot, egging him on: “Sing it to your wife!” Dad chuckled mid-verse: “Son-in-law, you’re gonna get me in trouble!” We laughed until our sides hurt. The clouds put on a show, and we played along—poi

Vri has a partner in crime — her great-grandpa. The two of them together? Trouble with a capital “T.” They share the same sparkle in their eyes, the same quick wit, and the same knack for telling stories. The difference? Great-Grandpa is living with dementia, so when he tells a tall tale, it’s his truth in that moment. Vri, on the other hand, knows exactly what she’s doing. So when she casually told her grandmother, “Tomorrow is National Gum Day. Can you buy some gum for my c