Is There An Area Of Psychology That Deals With Memory Loss
Clueless About the Extent of My Memory Loss: Dementia and Day-to-Day Life
The summer is in full swing here in Maryland and I hardly seem to notice it. This week, I am visiting my daughter and granddaughter near Charlottesville, Virginia. I have been keeping my granddaughter company and taking her to her counselor, dietician, and physician appointments. Her anorexia continues to plague her. Some moments she is winning, other moments, the eating disorder is the victor. I can only say that the condition is quite tiring for those loved ones around her...
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