"My Journey into Alzheimer's Disease"- A book worth reading

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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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 care...

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Carol Bradley Bursack
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 07:34 AM

Thanks for the recommendation, Diane. I'll be checking into this book and may review it here.

Carol

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Diane W
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 10:21 AM

Hey, I hope you are able to read that book. Rev. Davis did pass away. His sharing...the writing of this book ... was and is still a true blessing for all who read it.

Hugs

Diane

Thank you
Bill Hirdman
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:13 PM

Thnak you for your time spent in helping me Diane!

I am about to post and read yours.. I feel lost yet I know I am not alone.

Thank you and HUGS to you

Funny, I always end with a hug

You are not alone.
Diane W
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 11:49 AM

This is a wonderful site... It's great to share and vent. I am saying prayers for you and your Mom ...and that God will soften the heart of a family member/or friend to help you. I hope you do get the book.

*Hugs*

Diane

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Jeneferc
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 09:14 AM

My mom is now in a care facility, but was with us for nearly 5 years prior to her recent move. I, too, wish I had found this site years ago. Our journey was exhausting and saddening. I also feel that I lost her a long time ago - she was no longer the mom I knew. She is 90 now, and the effects of the illness are starting to increase. I am truly not sure what stage of the disease she is in, but feel it must be at least the lower end of stage 3. She experiences sundowning on a daily basis, and is increasingly tired, fidgety, restless and weepy. Thank-you for your helpful comments, everyone! It is wonderful to have a place to share thoughts and feelings that others understand.

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Diane W
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 11:43 AM

I am saying prayers for you and your Mom. It is nice having people that understand what we are going through.

*Hugs*

Diane