Caring For My Father… Amy featured in People Magazine.

God bless you, Amy. I used to work in a nursing home after years of PR work. I was never more satisfied in work. As Christians we truly do value all life. I believe your father now, and also your mom, “are” lucky to have you as a daughter. Keep up the good work.

Ms. Amy Grant Gill: I just read this sweet article and I know there is much that isn’t said. My grandmother had dementia, yet she could still pray! I certainly hope your father can. The prayers were my favorite times w/ her. Saying the blessing or praying before we left, she never misspoke her words while praying. It was amazing and a gift. Didn’t know if your Dad was still able to do this or not, but felt compelled to find you enough to mention. Hope you get this. Blessings, Linda from NC

I was inspired and touched by this beautiul and heartfelt story. Amy and her sister’s devotion, tenderness and duty of love is gift to us all; a model of caregiving and support. I LOVE AMY and appreciate her being involved in issues of boomers. Blessings,

Amy – was so touched by your article in People this week! My mother died from Parkinson in 2002, and was in dementia for quite a time before that. It’s like you lose them twice! My Dad died in 2004 from complications from a relatively treatable leukemia, that just eventually took over, and he, at 80, didn’t want to do the ‘medicine’ dance to try to fix it. I never write these things, seriously! Just wanted to tell you how touched I was by your article, and the beauty of your sisters to help you. My parents were in CA, and my family had relocated to KS before all the diagnoses were made. My brother became my parents angle – so not his personality, but feel blessed that he could ‘take care of business’ without the emotional end of it wrecking him, as it would have done to me! God Bless!

Just read the article this morning and got all choked up – as I am going through a similar situation with my aging parents. Thanks for sharing, Amy, as I needed the reminder that I am not alone in the scenario of “raising” parents. Love ya bunches…

Dear Amy and all, Mom died in January but I feel like I am a resource for dementia. Mom required all hours care, and Hospice was a blessing – consider it for too many hospical and doctor visits. We volunteer with hospice and know it’s goodness. Mom wwas just like your dad, Amy. Mom would wander until we got her in a provate famility of about 8 women (you could find one with men, too). It was a blessing to visit daily with her – she recognized us, but after stage 7, she got to not responding and just slept – trust hospice with the excellent care of you father. Please pray for him, as he is not the father you know. Be strong as we were with our mom who fell asleep in the Lord on 11 January 2012. With love and prayers to you, Amy – B.

I read that turmeric in curry is very effective in alleviating and even reversing symptoms of dementia. There is something in the curry that binds to the receptors where the disease starts preventing it from occurring so at the least it is a protective homeopathic remedy.

Hello Amy and family, I was moved by reading about the care you and your family are providing your dad. I was a social worker on an Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit in a long-term care facility and my days were filled with joy, yes joy, in my interactions and care for persons with dementia, their caregivers, families, and friends. I’ve continued working in the field of dementia and speak to people on a daily basis of the importance to ensure that the person with dementia feels safe which you and your family do so well. Thanks for the respect, love and understanding that in the midst of his dementia, he is also a man with a history of care and concern for others and so richly deserves the respect and love that you and your family are showing. Thank you so much!

I used to sing for your father and mother every week. They were love birds. Such a lovely couple. And your father, he was always enthusiastic, loved to sing especially the hymns, always the joyful cheerleader for the Lord. May the Lord sustain him and you both through this difficult time with a special dose of His grace. Don’t be weary in well-doing. Blessings!

You and your sisters have a difficult honor at this time. Your remarks in the People Interview were very helpful to me for a similar journey. Music is the remaining connection with our loved one, as no other memories can be accessed. God continue to give you strength and gratitude along this road.

May God bless the Grant family greatly.