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Leah

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has vascular dementia

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (2)

Living with Blanks

Short term memory loss is one of the indicators of dementia. It is one of the “signs” that one looks for—or doesn’t look for—or worries about… Science tells us that it is common to forget from time to time where you put your keys, or to turn off a light, or to not remember if you turned off... Read more Chevron

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Sandy

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I have vascular dementia. Living with faith and determination.

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posted 09/27/2008, comments (4)

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

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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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posted 09/10/2008, comments (4)

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

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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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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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