Help for the Dimentia Sufferer

Leah Living With It has vascular dementia A former teacher, majorette. A wife, mother of one, grandmother of... Send Message Subscribe: Leah

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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I just found a new hero. His name is not a household word, but arguably should be. His name is Robert H. Goddard. He is one of the fathers of modern rocketry. He is my hero because he never gave up, despite early childhood illness. Despite being two years behind in s...

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Sue
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 04:04 PM

Hi Leah - good to hear that your watch is working as you had hoped. And don't worry if you cannot hear it beeping. It seems that this is only happening to you in restaurants while reading a menu. Someone is bound to hear it for you and give you a hand!

Readers might be interested in seeing these recommendations as well:

Best Alzheim er's Books

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All the best, sue

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Leah
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 05:52 PM

Thanks, Sue. One other hint...I gotta wear it to use it. I got so busy today writing plans for a memory course at the Senior Center that I forgot to put it on...and forgot to eat lunch... Nothing's perfect, but it will be a great help. God bless you! Leah

Dementia
Susan
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 12:20 PM

Hello Leah,

I have never read or seen the word spelled Dimentia with an I with my years working at the Alzheimer's Association, MA Chapter. Is this correct.

Susan

re: Dementia
Leah
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 03:19 PM

Yes, Susan. You are very correct. I JUST noticed () the mistake. Guess it is my dementia acting up again. I have divided opinions about the misspelling. On one hand, I feel that if my blog is representing my life with dementia, maybe any misspelling should be kept in (showing the state I am in). On the other hand, having been a reading teacher for 34 years, I get devastated over spelling errors and feel that they need to be corrected. Please accept my apology for the error. I hope to hear from you in the future...misspellings or not!

Leah

New Hero[s]
Coni Townshend Halko
Friday, July 25, 2008 at 01:24 PM

Dear Leah,

Guess what? I have found two new hero[s] along with my old hero [my granddaughter, Erin]?

Brogan Ruppert and Leah Jones

Why? They are so very brave--each of them are battling their own illness--their bravery, courage, wit, and hope for a better day--bring tears to my eyes!

We could all learn a thing or two from them! [smile, wink]

Hugs, Cousin Connie

re: New Hero[s]
Leah
Friday, July 25, 2008 at 01:44 PM

God bless you, dear Connie. You always know what to say to brighten the day!!

Love you too,

Leah