I was always worried she wouldn't connect with me, especially when she couldn't talk. In my books are the intuitive decisions that were made and the different therapies that I invented, all “in real time”, constantly looking for opportunities to stimulate interaction and connect with her. As she silently reached out on her own to connect with me, we learned how to connect and communicate. Therefore, she never lost her ability to connect.
Alzheimer's home caregivers are willing to make any sacrifice, suspend any activity we enjoy, disregard our fundamental necessities, and neglect our health to prevent our loved ones from shutting down.