To Care or Not to Long-Term Care

Meet our Frog Hollow Art Experience featured guest Mark Jenkins at the Storytelling Tipi

Mark  has developed and implemented experiential learning programs for  organizations worldwide. However, when his mother, Betty, began showing  symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia, he took a break to spend quality time  with her. Their time together became the start of a caregiving journey,  which Mark calls "accompaniment."

Their days were filled with  "outings" where Mark and his Mother explored nature's beauty, its flora  and fauna, always ending up at a picnic spot. Despite his mother’s  cognitive function loss, they choose the path of awe and wonder.  Playfulness, imagination, beauty, and love were their guiding  principles.

However, the journey was not without its challenges.  Midway, Mark found himself at his limits in caring for his mother. He  had to advocate fiercely to secure the support he needed to see her  through to the end of her life. This experience has fueled Mark's  dedication to helping others navigate the complexities of caregiving and  find the support they need.   

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