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Leah

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (2)

Vascular Dementia Benefits (Tounge-in-Cheek Humor)

Having vascular dementia is no piece of cake, but it does have its benefits. One, I have a new wardrobe every day...though I don't always like the wardrobe I see in front of me! Two, I enjoy using my dishwasher. Rather, I enjoy emptying it. Yesterday, I opened it up and, to my delight, I found a large white platter... Read more Chevron

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Richard Taylor

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posted 08/05/2008, comments (0)

Now I know why I didn't go!

Results that I have read, and reports that I have received from people who attended the semi annual world international conference (and fund raiser) on Alzheimer's Research confirmed for me I can still make sound decisions based on my own thoughts and feelings. Good news for me; sad, confusing, and misleading news for all of us who live in... Read more Chevron

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Richard

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posted 07/03/2008, comment (1)

I wish I was a nude mouse, they are having beter luck with cures than are human beings

HelloIf only I were a nude mouse I wouldn't expect anyone to listen to what I had to say about my various afflictions. If only I were a nude mouse I wouldn't have to engage the symptoms of dementia, except when it came time for me to remember not to get shocked, or which lever to push to eat!But I'm not a nude mouse! I'm a whole person!with the... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/08/2008, comments (2)

Support For The Kids

My name is Tracy Mobley and I was originally diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's disease in 2002 at only 38 years old. Never in a million years would I have imagined that 6 years later I would be directing a respite camp for young teens that have a parent/grandparent with dementia. Since my diagnosis in 2002, I have been rediagnosed with FTD,... Read more Chevron

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Ruthanne

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posted 04/14/2008, comments (6)

Loosing a Piece of "Me"

Each day a little piece of 'me' disappears. I see it go, sometimes, but I can't get it back. I can't multi-task anylonger, and I was Queen Mulitasker. Reading mystery novels and judicial drama novels has been my hobby for years. I could finish a novel in 2 days. The book I'm now on I have been... Read more Chevron

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