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With all of the bullshit going on in the world, I thought to post something that I am dealing with that I am sure many others are and have been dealing / dealt with that truly doesn’t flippin’ care what color, race or creed one is: Alzheimer’s disease.
My Mom appears to be progressing in Alzheimer’s. She hasn’t chosen this path. My sister dealt with my Dad progressing through it for about 10 years. I did get to see my Dad near the end of his life and he still knew me. I was able to come to peace with my Dad before he passed after he estranging me 30+ years ago (after my next youngest brother passed in a car accident @ 19 in 1984).
My Mom has recently had some medical issues and in being treated, has forgotten who her daughter, my sister is. She thinks that she is someone else. It’s tearing my sister up. I am supporting my Mom and sister the best way I can. My Mom’s Mom had Alzheimer’s. Mom’s older sister has it (maybe just dementia, but what we call it doesn’t matter).
I remember President Reagan and Glen Campbell announcing their contraction of the disease, and how many wished them the best in their battle. Those celebrities contracting it reminds me how blind it is.
Spend time with your parents and older relatives. You never know when this disease may creep into their or your life.
My Mom just turned 83, has been physically active and walked for several miles a day (weather permitting). She still recognizes me and I am going to try and visit her before she forgets me. I also will be working with my sister to ensure that our Mom is taken care of the best way possible.
I will leave this post with a song from Glen Campbell that he recorded after learning he had Alzheimer’s. They won’t know what they will forget, who people are and the many memories that they had. ‘I’m Not Gonna Miss You’:
My Mom appears to be progressing in Alzheimer’s. She hasn’t chosen this path. My sister dealt with my Dad progressing through it for about 10 years. I did get to see my Dad near the end of his life and he still knew me. I was able to come to peace with my Dad before he passed after he estranging me 30+ years ago (after my next youngest brother passed in a car accident @ 19 in 1984).
My Mom has recently had some medical issues and in being treated, has forgotten who her daughter, my sister is. She thinks that she is someone else. It’s tearing my sister up. I am supporting my Mom and sister the best way I can. My Mom’s Mom had Alzheimer’s. Mom’s older sister has it (maybe just dementia, but what we call it doesn’t matter).
I remember President Reagan and Glen Campbell announcing their contraction of the disease, and how many wished them the best in their battle. Those celebrities contracting it reminds me how blind it is.
Spend time with your parents and older relatives. You never know when this disease may creep into their or your life.
My Mom just turned 83, has been physically active and walked for several miles a day (weather permitting). She still recognizes me and I am going to try and visit her before she forgets me. I also will be working with my sister to ensure that our Mom is taken care of the best way possible.
I will leave this post with a song from Glen Campbell that he recorded after learning he had Alzheimer’s. They won’t know what they will forget, who people are and the many memories that they had. ‘I’m Not Gonna Miss You’:
