Sheri Zschocher began blogging in 2008 to cope with caring for her husband who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As a caregiver, she has found a sense of humor with humility. When caregivers began writing to her about how her blog had inspired them, she was genuinely surprised.
Juggling a full-time job and caregiving, she blogs short snippets under what has become known as “Living with Bob and Al.”
Sheri writes this blog in the third person. She finds this narrative approach enables her to view her situation from a distance – how she copes with Al’s influence over her husband, Bob. (“Al” is Alzheimer’s.)
You will laugh as you read how, despite Sheri’s OCD-like preoccupation with Bob’s button, “Al” manages to win the Battle. Just look at how “Al” buttoned Bob’s shirt!
Click on the U.S. News text link above or the image and then scroll down for some FUN with Sheri and Al’s Battle of Bob’s Button.
What funny experiences have you had? Please leave your reply, below to bring a smile to a caregiver’s face.
Be sure to visit Sheri Zschocher’s blog for continuing updates on the adventures of Living in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s – Living with Bob and “Al.”
I have been following Sheri for 3 years now. As a caregiver, what I like about Sherr is that she always maintains the dignity of her husband in her blog, despite the fact that some really wacky things happen. She places the blame squarely on “Al” – the disease. That helps me maintain the same attitude with my loved one. Keep up the good work, Sheri !
Good point about preserving the dignity of those we care for.
Consider how we would want to be treated if we were receiving care.
There are layers of lessons to be learned from Sheri’s blog.
Thank you, Ellen for commenting.
Thank you so much for the feedback Ellen! Thank you for reading!
I’m not a direct caregiver – my dad has Alzheimer’s, and I just kind of do what I can to support he and my mom – but all the same, Sheri’s blog just makes me happy. She has such a positive attitude and great sense of humor. A lot of people find it hard to believe – or worse, become offended – when I mention the importance of a sense of humor when it comes to this disease. Posts like Sheri’s are great to see. Sheri – keep it up, and Brenda – great article.
Thank YOU, Melissa for the encouragement and the kudos.
As Sheri and many of us current and former caregivers know, ANY HELP you can give your mom (or just being there to keep her company) is a GIFT.
Thank you so much fro the feedback Melissa, and thank you for reading, I don’t know that I could do this without a sense of humor. 🙂
Thank you so much for all of your support Brenda! I am just so honored. 🙂
My pleasure, Sheri. You deserve it and so do other caregiver bloggers whose writings help others.