The Ica Is In Mourning The Loss Of Someone Very Special &Raquo; Blog11

If a man lives to be 100, how many people will take the time to honor his long and productive life?

The International Caregivers Association, LLC is mourning following the death of our first Chairman of the Board, Sir Norman Duncan. He always served the association well and without reservation. He died at Martinsburg VA Center in Virginia, USA on Friday, August 16, 2019. 

Norman suffered a major stroke in January 2019 and barely recovered so he could fly to Normandy France this past June. Sitting in the front row in his wheelchair along other veterans, he actively participated in the 75th anniversary of D-Day celebration.

I was able to take numerous photos from my television and create a souvenir photo album for him upon his return to the United States. Grateful as usual, he called me to let me know he would use that album in his presentation about WWII to other veterans at the home.

 

Sir Norman Duncan, First Chairman Of The Ica Board Of Directors

His death is unsettling, especially because he was involved with the ICA up to a few weeks ago. Norman will be remembered for his ideas, support, sense of humor and rolling laughter. At the end of July, Richard Efthim who is part of the ICA team, treated Norman to a coffee in a coffee shop. Here is one of the photos taken by Richard at the coffee shop.

Norman Duncan With Richard Efthim Having A Coffee Break At The End Of July 2019.

Last week, I received word from his daughter, Tina, that Norman was very ill. It is not uncommon for a person at this late stage in life to suddenly fight for their life. 

Norman Duncan With His Daughter, Tina Duncan Barden.

Here are a few of Norman’s contribution to this world. A devoted husband and father of three, he took care of his wife, Elsie, in their home for many years before she died with Alzheimer’s.

·        Love for family, especially his war bride, Elsie (from England)

·        Love for country (WWII Veteran honored in 2018 by the French government)

·        Love of opera and music; honorary board member of the Loudoun Symphony

·        Love of women, especially French women in Normandy

·        First Chairman of the Board at the International Caregivers Association

·        Always interested in research into Alzheimer’s, training topics, etc.

·        Proclamation to declare “Labor of Love Weekend” for all caregivers (in September)

·        Never too busy to hold a telephone conference, even late in the evening

·        Always interested in the work of the International Caregivers Association

·        …so much more

Because of his caregiving responsibilities to Elsie, he discovered the International Caregivers Association (ICA) and volunteered to support our mission: Changing the course of dementia care through education and research, and to become the first Chairman of the Board.

Norman Duncan With His Wife, Elsie Sheldon Duncan, In The 40S.

Until we meet again, Norman… It was good to know you and work with you. Thank you for serving this country and thank you for serving so well as Chairman of the Board at the ICA.

Norman Duncan Attending D-Day 75Th Anniversary In Normandy, France, June 2019.

Obituary at https://www.colonialfuneralhome.com/obituary/norman-duncan

Remembering Norman Duncan: To honor his work and life, you may donate to the Loudoun Symphony at https://www.loudounsymphony.org/donate

Thank you,

Dr. Ethelle Lord, President at the ICA

Dr. Ethelle G. Lord Master Dementia Coach

Dr. Lord is a published author, educator, speaker and master Alzheimer/dementia coach.

Dr. Éthelle Lord holds a doctorate degree in management from the University of Phoenix (2010), a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Maine (1992), a graduate certificate as a life coach from CoachU (2002), is a practitioner of energy medicine (Good Shepherd Healing System or GSHS), and several certificates in a variety of professional training programs that support her work. Her most recent certification is an advanced training certificate in face reading (2018) that allows her to quickly and effectively relate to someone who is living with dementia. She considers face reading an essential tool for all dementia coaches and care providers. Dr. Lord is a practitioner of energy medicine, especially the Good Shepherd Healing System (GSHS).

Dr. Lord has 21 years of first-hand experience as a dementia caregiver for her husband, Major Larry S. Potter, USAF Ret., who was officially diagnosed in January 2003 with Vascular Dementia. His dementia was contained in 2015 when he participated as a subject in a small but informal energy medicine study along with six other participants from California to France. Larry died on June 18, 2020 from a broken heart since the nursing facility was locked down to all visitors due to the Covid-19.

In the summer of 2012, she was a keynote in Chicago to a large audience of neurologists from all over the world who were seeking first-hand information on family caregiving and Alzheimer’s. Her keynote was entitled “Yes Virginia, You Can Have an Alzheimer’s-Friendly Healthcare Experience”. From that moment on, she realized the great need for the importance of adopting a universal standard in training and delivering dementia care by professionals and family caregivers.

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