Saturday, February 11, 2012

Alzheimer's Day Underscores the Need for Compassion in Trying to Get an Early Diagnosis

Dad and I had a long conversation last night about Mom's diagnosis. Prompted by the HealthCentral producer's request for shareposts about Alzheimer's Day and the importance of early screening for Alzheimer's, Dad and I came to an agreement: Mom actively avoided being diagnosed. Having taken care of h...
9/23/08 3:50pm

Hi Dorian.  Thanks so much for sharing this post with us.  I htink it helps readers to hear such personal stories from time to time.  For me, it helps me to personalize the lesson to be learned for my own family situation.  And I also think the lesson in your story can apply to almost any kind of medical or health issue.  The trick must be know when to step in and voice your opinion, when to leave it alone, and when to take control. 

 

Thanks again and all the best, sue

 

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