If you have her whole name Patricia, you should be able to click on "Members" above and do a name search for her there. It might yield a bit more information? Also post this in the USA group if that's where she lives? Just a thought. :)
Awww, that's awesome Patricia, thanks for sharing something so heartwarming with me. We are finding that Alzheimer's seniors can knit even when they can't seem to remember much or talk much. And our oldest contributors are over 100 and loving being of use.
I'm dealing with the slow onset of dementia, but I can knit up a storm, and feel much better about myself. Okay, on a daily basis, I lose my car keys, but the knitting bag is always at hand. The center in Richmond is also working for Seniors with Alzheimers, and they are making lapghans, chemo caps for preemies up to adults; and the cross stitch group is making a quilt of squares to help small children in need. We are really busy!!
Bless those people over 100 for staying active!
Hugs, Pat
Donna Radu > Patricia duMont FordMarch 17, 2011 at 5:57am
Hey, Pat!
I can only echo Jeanne's sentiments -- if taking the wrong turn to one of my son's fifty different band/hockey/baseball/chorus practices (which I do at least weekly, often twice a week) is any evidence, I'm right there with you on this one!
How wonderful you're sharing your gifts with seniors! As people get older, they can no longer help in the ways they're used to helping. Teaching them new ways to be helpful, or finding a charity outlet for skills they already have, makes so much difference to their self esteem. It's often the difference between an optimistic world view, and a pessimistic, helpless one.
Dear Donna, Thank you for your lovely note. When we first started a year ago, I gave out 30 pair of knitting needles and bags and bags of wool. I think there must be a "wolf" in the storage closet at the Center, because they all need new needles and more wool!!! It gets costly on a fixed budget, but believe me, it's very worth while.
Blessings to you as well!
Pat
Helen M. Flagg > Patricia duMont FordMarch 17, 2011 at 8:14am
Hey, Patricia! I am so proud of you for teaching the knitting class in Richmond.
I know the class is a real blessing for all concerned.
Good to hear from someone in the Old Dominion. Although I married a
Texan and have been in Texas for years, I am still a Virginian at heart.........born and raised in Charlottesville and
graduated from Mr. Jefferson's University. All the best with your class...........the
squares are much needed and so very much appreciated..........God bless.............
Pat, hon, if losing car keys, forgetting what I had for breakfast is a sign of early dementia then I've had it for a while! But seriously, my sympathies on this challenge. I think I forget things more due to too many concussions and other injuries, mind you having "brain fog" from Fibromyalgia doesn't help either, lol. Aw nuts, I'm 59 1/2 and I've gotta just accept it! :P
I love to hear of all the good things that center in Richmond is doing and it sounds like you are in the thick of it. Way to go! I imagine all of you sitting there with little halos softly glowing over your heads. I mean seriously, most good works happen from our hearts and hands to other people. So cool to hear of all you kids are doing!
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Dear P. Jeanne: Thank you so much for helping me out. I did indeed find her.
I teach a knitting group for adults with mental disabilities in Richmond, twice a week, and they are knitting like mad to make the 8" squares.
Many thanks
Patricia
Dear P. Jeanne--
I'm dealing with the slow onset of dementia, but I can knit up a storm, and feel much better about myself. Okay, on a daily basis, I lose my car keys, but the knitting bag is always at hand. The center in Richmond is also working for Seniors with Alzheimers, and they are making lapghans, chemo caps for preemies up to adults; and the cross stitch group is making a quilt of squares to help small children in need. We are really busy!!
Bless those people over 100 for staying active!
Hugs, Pat
Hey, Pat!
I can only echo Jeanne's sentiments -- if taking the wrong turn to one of my son's fifty different band/hockey/baseball/chorus practices (which I do at least weekly, often twice a week) is any evidence, I'm right there with you on this one!
How wonderful you're sharing your gifts with seniors! As people get older, they can no longer help in the ways they're used to helping. Teaching them new ways to be helpful, or finding a charity outlet for skills they already have, makes so much difference to their self esteem. It's often the difference between an optimistic world view, and a pessimistic, helpless one.
God bless your work!
Dear Donna, Thank you for your lovely note. When we first started a year ago, I gave out 30 pair of knitting needles and bags and bags of wool. I think there must be a "wolf" in the storage closet at the Center, because they all need new needles and more wool!!! It gets costly on a fixed budget, but believe me, it's very worth while.
Blessings to you as well!
Pat
Hey, Patricia! I am so proud of you for teaching the knitting class in Richmond.
I know the class is a real blessing for all concerned.
Good to hear from someone in the Old Dominion. Although I married a
Texan and have been in Texas for years, I am still a Virginian at heart.........born and raised in Charlottesville and
graduated from Mr. Jefferson's University. All the best with your class...........the
squares are much needed and so very much appreciated..........God bless.............
Pat, hon, if losing car keys, forgetting what I had for breakfast is a sign of early dementia then I've had it for a while! But seriously, my sympathies on this challenge. I think I forget things more due to too many concussions and other injuries, mind you having "brain fog" from Fibromyalgia doesn't help either, lol. Aw nuts, I'm 59 1/2 and I've gotta just accept it! :P
I love to hear of all the good things that center in Richmond is doing and it sounds like you are in the thick of it. Way to go! I imagine all of you sitting there with little halos softly glowing over your heads. I mean seriously, most good works happen from our hearts and hands to other people. So cool to hear of all you kids are doing!
hugs right back, Jeanne xoxoxo