Lee Woodruff - Commentshttp://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Debbi G. comments on When The See Saw TipsDebbi G.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:07:07 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16732942Wow! Great post! I am dealing with my Mom who has Alzheimer's and your words are the feelings I can't articulate. This is exactly how it feels. Thank you for putting it out there. It's a part of life that can't be understood until it's experienced first hand.

Good luck in your journey.

]]>John Santos comments on Preparing To Send A Kid To CollegeJohn SantosSun, 29 Jan 2012 23:19:31 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2011/8/17/preparing-to-send-a-kid-to-college.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16729358Nice post. Thanks. it looks really great and very informative.. Keep posting.

]]>Norm White..MD comments on When The See Saw TipsNorm White..MDSun, 29 Jan 2012 21:42:16 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16717999As a specialist in AD, I appreciated your article a great deal. I too was a 'Kevorkian fan,' and saddened by the course of his efforts, his punishment, and his minimally appreciated accomplishments prior to and following his own demise. We are so involved in the battles 'out there,' and exploring outer space, when our efforts should far more appropriately be directed to the exploration of our 'inner space,' and the battles therein. The efforts made to keep people alive as long as possible, rather than helping them to be comfortable as long as they're alive, are so inappropriate and so misdirected, that one such as myself can only wonder about the fundamental sanity of our society.

]]>National Council of Certified Dementia Practitione comments on When The See Saw TipsNational Council of Certified Dementia PractitioneSun, 29 Jan 2012 15:40:28 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16717008"When the Seasaw Tips- Death by a Thousand Nicks" Your piece was both moving, inspiring and honest. Thank you for writing such a moving article. It sounds like your mom is one fantastic, smart and practical lady. She made all the right plans and decisions although some very difficult.
National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners
Sandra Stimson
Executive Director

]]>liz comments on When The See Saw TipslizSun, 29 Jan 2012 15:14:17 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16716952Hi ... I read your article this morning ... and it touched me for many reasons. I have lost both my parents - but prior to - had to make some daunting decisions - that I hope my children never have to make. I commend your strength and support of one another ... but the reason I'm posting is that I love your style of writing (you can tell I'm new to this whole "posting" thing ... even signed up for twitter this am ... all new!!!) My daughter is a journalism major in college - and I've forwarded your article to her as I'd like her to "feel" your writing style .... she is minoring in poilitical journalism and is editor of her paper - but writes news and features which doesn't allow for personal inflection. I have always been a "gut" writer - and would love for her to find ways to incorporate both! Anywho - loved the article ... will follow now ... and hopefully will recruit my daughter and her friends (and co-writers) as well! Continue writing such articles that touch the "heart" in us!

]]>Caryn Sullivan comments on When The See Saw TipsCaryn SullivanSun, 29 Jan 2012 14:55:02 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16716879Lee,

I'm watching dear friends navigate the same issues. You do a beautiful job of describing with such honesty the conflict helpless family members experience when they lose one to this disease. Best to you.

]]>Kathy S comments on When The See Saw TipsKathy SSun, 29 Jan 2012 13:34:14 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16716738Breathtakingly well said...

]]>Lynda Smith comments on When The See Saw TipsLynda SmithSat, 28 Jan 2012 15:43:44 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16712398Thank you for your beautiful explanation of what Alzheimers does to a person and a family. I have always found it hard to put into words. It is hard beyond belief when you have to start parenting your parents.

]]>Viv von der Heyden comments on When The See Saw TipsViv von der HeydenFri, 27 Jan 2012 13:34:35 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16707300Dear Lee

I have just written you a note requesting permission for publishing your article on coping with Alzheimers but hit a key by mistake that made the entire letter disappear. I am not sure whether it disappeared in your direction or whether it has been deleted completely.

In case you did not receive it ....I really appreciated your article and think that a lot of the readers of our community website would find it helpful and re-assuring. Our website is www.scenicsouth.co.za and caters for the residents in the South Peninsula of Cape Town.

Would you be willing to give permission for the publication? If so, would you send me a copy as a Word doc.? Both you, your blog and The Huffington Post would be credited and I would send you the link to the article as it appears on the Scenic South.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards
Viv

]]>Alice Brogan comments on When The See Saw TipsAlice BroganThu, 26 Jan 2012 16:22:11 +0000http://www.leewoodruff.com/blog/2012/1/25/when-the-see-saw-tips.html#comments572398:6617049:comment/16702486Thank you Lee Woodruff for this beautiful piece. (When the Seesaw tips) It beautifully and accurately reflects the feelings of those who have lost a loved one to Alzheimers or watch as aging diminishes out parents. What we all know and what I hope everyone who has experienced this periodremembers, is that our parents still love us. It doesn't matter if they can tell us or even remember us. We must believe that the love is still within them.

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