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Joseph on Alzheimer's
Friday, December 17 2010
On August 31, 2010, my mother passed away on what was an otherwise unremarkable afternoon. Hospice had accurately predicted her last day of life and my family was there with her, as I held her hand during her last few breaths. It was a day of mixed feelings, some grief and some relief. The sadness of mom's passing was tempered by... Read more
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Joseph on Alzheimer's
Wednesday, September 01 2010
This day has been coming for a long time. The closer it got, the less aware that mom seemed about it's arrival. Mom has suffered with vascular dementia for about two years. This type of dementia has it's challenges, but appears to be less damaging than Alzheimer's. There are no "good dementias", but clearly some types are... Read more
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Joseph on Alzheimer's
Thursday, August 05 2010
My mother has had the symptoms of dementia for two years. In the beginning, it was mild and manageable. The dementia occurred in the aftermath of a stroke that might have gone unnoticed, except for the slight sag in the corner of her mouth. Other symptoms developed as time passed and mom grew tired sooner in the afternoon. ... Read more
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Joseph on Alzheimer's
Friday, April 30 2010
Sadly, everyone has to face an end of life scenario at some point(s) in time. It may be a parent, a sibling, a friend, a spouse, or it may be your own life that needs to be prepared for an exit strategy. My mother has developed a gradual trend of weight loss for each month of this year. Her... Read more
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Joseph on Alzheimer's
Tuesday, April 06 2010
This is my 20th and possibly final SharePost. There apparently isn't much of a male presence here that can benefit from my experience. I had hoped that there might be others to share with, who like myself, were seeking the male perspective on dealing with the illness of dementia in a loved one. Men apparently internalize... Read more
