Her Final Song: Saying Goodbye to My Mother and Understanding the Final Stage of Alzheimer’s
After a long flight from Mexico City to Pittsburgh, I sat beside my mother in her memory care room and read her Yabbit the Rabbit. Hours later, surrounded by lifelong friends and her favorite song, she took her final breath. This post reflects on her passing and explains what families can expect in the final stage of Alzheimer’s.
Can Reading Help Lower Alzheimer’s Risk? Why I Encourage Aging Parents to Keep Reading
Reading cannot guarantee protection from Alzheimer’s disease, but research around cognitive engagement, cognitive reserve, and brain health suggests that mentally active habits may help support memory and thinking over time. For KD Schnee, this topic is deeply personal. His mother’s Alzheimer’s journey helped inspire Yabbit the Rabbit and The Rabbit in the Moon.