Variety is NOT the Spice of Life.

Choices and options are celebrated all over the world. Everyday we are encouraged to expand more, try more, do more. We are trained to avoid boredom at all cost. And definitely never become too bland or predictable. J Smiles asks the listener to trash this thinking. Alzheimer's created a need for patterns, repetition and routines in her mom's life. J treads lightly putting variety in Zetty's day. Smiles uses quirky yet truthful stories of when too much variety bit her in the butt. The overarching message of the episode is to stick to strategies that give the best care with the least amount of stress to the caregiver.###Tune-in every Monday for Parenting UP! with J Smiles "THE LIVE video broadcast" on Getvokl, a casual conversation @ 9p EST USA:https://getvokl.com/channel/parenting-upSubscribe to Parenting Up! Email List:https://b4db2913.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAFb7W1pjVP8P4JIrkBHRXOfRw5WmI0diWuV5VYbvytnea2JSVYv6EBwSGk9h_cPs_94Gz2EXg5v69ExKMcSs692SELz4zWoLERp99gNEiaZx8xzQ4xPVZ_6WLRKBofH0PFlsW3V48LQRegv5ybsLstpm14rY8fWyOAM0FhX9Qynnb-aPtwpIRYEMyLK55IcwLbSl2SvsPy8xPlease DONATE to ME & Zetty's #ENDALZ campaign  The Longest Day:http://act.alz.org/goto/alzetti2020Groundhog Day (movie)https://www.netflix.com/title/563104Stages of Alzheimer's Disease https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/stagesO Magazine https://www.oprahmag.comGame Show Networkhttps://www.gsntv.comSupport the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingupTEXT  'PODCAST"  to  +1 404 737 1449  - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review!