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Gaining More Control

Leah
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has vascular dementia

A former teacher, majorette. A wife, mother of one, grandmother of...

Leah

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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I am getting tired of having dementia… I’m ready to give it back so that I can regain my old self. Have you ever felt that way?  You may not have dementia.  Arthritis, poor eyesight, or any other health problem may be your bane.  Are you tired of being the way you are? Get...
  1. Getting our of ourselves
    Carol Bradley Bursack
    Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 08:26 AM

    Leah, as always, you offer so much insight. With or without dementia, we all do better when we do things for others, or do an activity that takes us out of ourselves. We can all find a reason to wallow in self pity if we try hard enough. And then there is you, with vascular dementia (truly something so wish you didn't have) and you are helping all of us by telling us to get moving. You are a wonder, Leah, and you are still a fantastic teacher.

    Carol

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    Sandy
    Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 07:40 PM

    Leah.....I agree with Carol, you are a fantastic teacher. Each post you write always has encouraging words for all of us. We appreciate you as our tutor.

     

    Bless you and hugs,

    Sandy

     

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