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Leah

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has vascular dementia

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posted 11/19/2009, comments (4)

Structuring My Day—In Spite of Dementia!

How important is structure in the day of someone living with dementia? It seems to be VERY important. But HOW does one create structure when one is retired and every day is different? That is my dilemma. Here are my suggestions: 1. Keep a calendar current. I actually have multiple calendars: ... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/06/2009, comment (1)

Is sexual dysfunction a side effect of my medication

I have noticed my inability to get an erection since battling alzheimers. Is this normal and will it ever go away?!--Tom Yates, Fort Bragg, CA

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I'm gonna live 'til I die! I have places to go and things to do.

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posted 01/22/2009, comments (5)

Where Do I Begin?

I'll first introduce myself. I am a 68-year-old retired woman, the daughter of a mother whose cause of death was "Alzheimer's Disease" at age 83. With that knowledge, and knowing that I could be screened for the presence of Alzheimer's by means of a PET scan, I elected to become informed. That was three years ago, that I was... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/30/2008, comments (2)

I'm there

About 2 years ago I started to loose my sence of smell. If what I was eating wasn't strongly seasoned I had a bland taste, too. 2 months ago I was examined by a specialist after having a MRI. I am in the early stages of Alzheimers. I have gotten lost 2 times while driving and my husband has now taken my car keys away. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/10/2008, comment (1)

Septic Shock and Alzheimers's

I developed septic shock on christmas 2006. Had a temperature peak at 108 degrees. I've had a brain scan and they are telling me I have "liver spots" meaning all over my brain I have dead brain cells. MY memory is terrible and my intellect is just about gone. My question, Is is possible for Septic Shock to... Read more Chevron

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