Monday, February 13, 2012
Diane W
  • Diane W is caring, funny, exhausted
  • Location: Sunny, Florida
  • Gender: Female
  • Bio: Seeking other caregivers of Alzheimer's Parent
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HEALTH INTERESTS:

Alzheimer's,  Memory Loss,  Dementia,  Caregiving, Depressing,  Dieting

DRUGS I AM TAKING:

CHOCOLATE! LOTS OF CHOCOLATE!

ABOUT ME:

I have been taking full care of my 82 year old Alzheimer's mother since October of 2008. This journey with Mom is bitter-sweet. At times she is a sweet child.. other times.... )-: Her memory loss, mood swings and lack of sleep is sad and exhausting. I am glad I can be there for her. At times I just want to run away.... but, I don't. I hope to meet other people who can share their day, advice, laughter..a tear. As for me..I love big trees, wildflowers, art, cooking, old movies and ...World of Warcraft. Yes, I am a closet computer gamer. It's my kid's fault! A family that slays together, stays together. *s* Anyway..it is something that gives diversion to the sad reality that I live in these days. It's an outlet. Instead of screaming....I get to kill monsters.*s* BTW.. Plz do not judge me for my typing errors. I am pretty exhausted and my time is limited.. so I rush.

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Caregiver in Alzheimer's

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