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Mary Snustad

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Caregiving with Grace: Finding God in Alcohol Dementia

I am the main caregiver for my mother, who has Vascular and Alcohol Induced Dementia. My mom is 68, and was diagnosed 5 years ago. She is now living in a nursing home full time, as her memory has declined further and she has been recovering for 2 years with 2 broken hips (she is in a wheel chair), so she needs full time nursing help.  I... Read moreChevron
posted 04/21/2011, comment (1)|
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Leah

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Living Life with Vascular Dementia

Vascular dementia is second only to Alzheimer's in frequency of occurrence. Unlike Alzheimer's, vascular dementia travels a slower path. I was diagnosed with it almost six years ago (I think) at the age of 56. What is life with vascular dementia like for me now, at the age of 62? Not bad! With a change in lifestyle, the addition and/changes... Read moreChevron
posted 02/08/2011, comments (3)|
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Leah

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Maintaining a Positive Outlook on Life With Dementia

As I get more out into the world, pushing my limits, I am finding that many whom I meet are being affected in one way or another by dementia.  Most are caregivers or children with a parent or two with Alzheimers.  Many others are dealing with old age dementia in their parent(s).  I am fortunate to meet the people who are able to... Read moreChevron
posted 09/10/2009, comments (2)|
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Leah

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Dementia May Not Be An "End All" Condition

What a victorious, glorious day I had!  That’s the only way I can describe it.  Even with dementia, I had managed to teach a class to senior citizens AND be part of a presentation to another group of seniors.  Please indulge my musings…   I design and teach classes to help strengthen one’s mind by using... Read moreChevron
posted 08/24/2009, comments (4)|
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Leah

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has vascular dementia
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Life, A Bowl of Cherries?

I love that quote:  “Life is just a bowl of cherries…”  It describes what I am going through right now—my life with its ups and downs.  We all have them.  It’s just knowing what to do with them that counts…   I’m getting tired of having dementia.  I want it to go ... Read moreChevron
posted 07/21/2009, comments (15)|
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