People Who Are Living With Alzheimer's

Sandy

I have vascular dementia. Living with faith and determination.

Caregiver with dementia....comparable differences

I have been a caregiver to my son who has Learning differences and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Many of his learning differences are comparable to my deficits. Auditory memory,short term memory and written language. I had researched and found anything and everything to help my child. I always tried to put myself in his shoes...now, I am walking... Read more Chevron

posted 09/27/2008, comments (4)|

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Spotted Dog

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I am 57 diagnosed in March 08 with Early Onset Alzheimer's

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The Responsibility Police Are Gone

Hello Everyone, Amazing, the Responsibility Police, sometimes known as the Guilt Patrol, or the You Gotta Guys, are gone from my life as I knew it. I realized this wonderful fact this morning when I woke. It just popped into my head. They are gone! I only have to take care of myself today. I am only responsible for me. Me... Read more Chevron

posted 09/10/2008, comments (7)|

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Richard Taylor

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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

posted 08/05/2008, comment (1)|

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Richard

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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

posted 07/03/2008, comment (1)|

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younghope

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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

posted 05/08/2008, comments (2)|

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