Constantly Fighting Dementia’s Effects

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

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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It seems like forever since I last wrote! Just the smallest change can upset my day, my schedule. In this case, it has been a change in ouralzheimers.com's personnel. It really didn't affect me except that I will have someone new to whom to send my blog. To the normal person, ...

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Carol Bradley Bursack
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 09:50 AM

Leah, change is always a bit scary for everyone. You have so much courage that I think you deal with change better than many without dementia. As always, I loved your post. It's full of good ideas for us all.

Carol

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Leah
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Thank you, Carol. I suppose being able to thrive during times of change has always been a big part of my personality. It's probably one of the reasons I was a successful teacher. I used to LOVE change. I don't love it as much anymore because it seems to take a lot out of me. I appreciate your comment!

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N.C.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM

Leah,

I like to read your post. Your posts make me understand more about the elderly who has vascular dementia. My mother may have it someday as she had mini-strokes last year. You gave me so much hope and I felt that there is still life given dementia. This is important for people to understand - we cannot just write off the patients who have dementia. There is so much inside of the elderly people who have dementia.

Thanks for your journals.

Nina

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Leah
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:22 AM

You are so right, Nina. Some people would rather pull the blankets up over their heads instead of facing the fact that a loved one may develop dementia...I'm so glad you are NOT one of those people. Knowledge is power...I don't remember who said that, it's not original by any sense of the word...but it is so true. I am so blessed to have readers write me to encourage me and to tell me that I have been of help. That is my purpose on earth...to give of myself for as long as I can. Thank you for your kindness!

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Anonymous
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 03:15 PM

Leah, I have missed your messages! Glad you are back. You are such an inspiration - it's so good for the rest of us to hear from someone who refuses to take the downward slide when faced with a disability. It's very motivating! Bless you. Diane

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Leah
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:27 AM

I'm glad I'm back, too. I've been a little distraught over the difficulties to get my blog published. I am hopeful that it will get easier in the future. I love writing and receiving feedback from my readers. Blessings to you, Diane!

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Sandy
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 09:03 AM

Hello Leah.....so pleased to see your post. Your words always ring true. Change is hard for all of us and I know especially to those who have dementia. Having a positive attititude is most crucial, although difficult at times to accomplish, to have emotional stability in one's life. It is always uplifting to read your encouraging words.

Sandy

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Leah
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM

You know what it's like, sister-in-dementia......

We have to get our voices heard, to let society know that dementia sufferers ARE NOT ALL ALIKE.

With better understanding may come an increase and improvement in life's possibilities for those of us who suffer from this dread disease. Each of us may still have much to offer society. I still volunteer...I just cannot necessarily be the President of the organization... I have no problem being in a "worker bee" rather than the leader... the socialization that volunteering provides is invaluable. I think I'll write my next blog about this!

God bless you, Sandy. Please keep in touch!