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The Men's or Women's Restroom? That Is the Question

by Teri Bailey
Saturday, March 24 2007

An odd topic, I know, but none-the-less, the plight of a wife who does not want to be housebound. This has not always been the case, of course, but I am discovering that as Dick's Altzheimer's progresses, these are some of the questions that must be answered. I can choose to stay home and have the bathroom close at hand... Read more Chevron

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Haven't I Answered That Question?

by Teri Bailey
Sunday, March 18 2007

I am pretty amazed that I am able to use a normal tone of voice to answer a question Dick has asked me at lease fifty times during the day ( this and everyday). The question of the moment is,"When is Traci coming?" I lie and say, "Tomorrow. Both she and the boys will be here tomorrow." Why lie? To see the happy... Read more Chevron

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Who Are You?

by Teri Bailey
Tuesday, March 13 2007

Dick didn't exactly ask, "Who are you?" this morning, but he obviously did not recognize me as he stomped and yelled around the house asking, "What is going on?" and "Why are you people in MY house?" He stared straight at me with absolutely no recognition whatsoever. In the past, he has looked at me and asked, "Where's... Read more Chevron

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Not Losing Me

by Teri Bailey
Saturday, March 10 2007

As I travel down this road of caring for a husband with Azheimer's, I want to figure out ways not to lose me in the process. This is no easy task because it's so easy to immerse oneself in the day to day ordeals of caring for someone who needs so much attention. If I'm exceptionally lucky, Dick will sleep in for an hour or... Read more Chevron

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