Bea, Defined: She
was once a curious
baby, taking her first
cautious steps; a small
child, playing with her
doll; a young lady,
giddy with anticipation
for her first date; a new
bride, attentive to her
husband; a young
mother, giving her
children all they
needed; an intelligent
lady, successful in business; a maturing woman,
eager to watch her grandchildren grow and provide
care to her ailing partner....She never knew she'd
become labeled as a "nuisance" by her neighbors
once she became a misunderstood "old lady" with
early dementia. The one thing she would always be
was a very independent woman, filled with life, who
was never afraid to speak her mind. She was unique,
spirited, and feisty. She wasn't perfect, but she was
human, and she had rights and demanded respect.
And she was adamant about one thing: She did not
want to go to a nursing home.
There was no one else quite like Bea. And there is no
one else quite like the loved one for whom you are
now providing care. This website was created to
honor Bea and to provide help, hope, understanding,
and resources for those of you who have aging loved
ones who wish to remain as independent as possible.