Dear Friends,

My Mom died October 10th, 2009 of a Massive Brain Hemorrhage. 

She was 83. She had Alzheimer's.  Although it hurts, I lost her a long time ago. I grieve for the Mom I once knew and for the little child she became.

I wrote a few times toward the end of my caregiving experience. I do wish I had found your site earlier.  I found some  solace in sharing, venting, and reading  your shared post. I thank you for that.  It helped having a connection with other's that were just as frazzled, exhausted, and overwhelmed.

I was able to manage alone for  two years. It was clear she needed more help than I was able to give. She was living in a wonderful facility the last 4 months.  I can't say enough about the wonderful care Mom received at The Maples of Benzie in  Frankfort,Michigan...My sister works there.. so, it was ideal.

I'd like to recommend a book. It helped me understand  what Mom was going through. I hope you will purchase one for  yourself. Believe me.. It will be well  worth you 11 bucks.

My Journey into Alzheimer's Disease (Paperback)

by Robert Davis (Author

You can find it online.

 http://www.amazon.ca/My-Journey-into-Alzheimers-Disease/dp/0842346457

Again, thank you for being there. I hope this book will help you as much as it helped me.

*Hugs*

Diane