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Most people never
imagine that a spouse or parent who has always had
a perfect memory would suddenly begin having difficulty
with routine tasks of life like paying bills or knowing
the way home from the grocery store. Alzheimer’s
and dementia are tragic diseases that affect millions
of Americans. Although many conditions can cause dementia,
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common.
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One of the
challenges I face as a parent is cultivating an
attitude of gratitude within my children. In all
honesty, I don’t know that I ever gave much
thought to teaching them about gratitude. When they
were young, it was easy – we taught them that
when you receive something, say “thank you”.
And they did. And I was happy with that. But what
I am noticing as they age is that it’s about
more than saying words, although that is important.
Far more significant is the attitude of their heart
and the ability to appreciate what they have. Overall,
they do well – but the society we live in
provides a multitude of challenging moments where
they must wrestle with wanting more, wanting it
now, and feeling slighted if they don’t get
it.
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