tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450266887563616723.post7508082670243292307..comments2023-06-11T07:40:27.845-05:00Comments on Action Alz: The BeginningAction Alzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00922064899074051295noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450266887563616723.post-89564303438999149422008-02-17T20:50:00.000-06:002008-02-17T20:50:00.000-06:00My mom has been in Special Care 2 years now. She w...My mom has been in Special Care 2 years now. She was only 74 when we moved her there. It was Not an easy thing to do, but I can see how content she is & I am happy.<BR/><BR/>I've been reading & researching everything I can get my hands on. My mom's dad had Alzheimer's-it came through Parkinson's. Mom had several mini-strokes, then later developed Alzheimers. I worry that I'm next.<BR/><BR/>I Thank from the bottom of my heart, each of you who write books, articles, etc. to help the rest of us learn what to do, what Not to say (to people who don't understand "how you can put her in a place like THAT"), how to help family & friends deal with her disease. Fortunately, it's gone slowly, so most have adjusted.<BR/><BR/>I am the only child living of 2. My brother passed in 1963, & my precious dad passed in 1998. I hate to say this, but I Know ya'll understand. I am SO Grateful he's not here to see this - it would kill him. (Smile) He used to get SO upset if mom even had a tummy ache. He was so afraid of losing her & having to go on.<BR/><BR/>I'm learning a lot-like how to talk to, handle & still love those people who are afraid to call mom or go see her. They don't know what to say, or I guess, what to expect. I've tried to tell them. My aunt,(mom's older sis) was one of them. Now she looks forward to going to see mom, I'm glad to say!<BR/><BR/>I need help trying to make my family & friends understand that mom still knows them (maybe not by name, but by their sweet faces at least), & would love to see them or have a phone call from them. Her last Bday, I emailed the entire family & friends - told them when she would be home & to please call or come by. One person called - her sister. No one else called. It didn't bother her, but it about killed me.<BR/><BR/>One thing I keep forgetting is ME. I have to keep myself healthy & together so I can go see mom & not leave feeling guilty. How do you do that? <BR/><BR/>I used to cry every time I went to see mom, but that's slowed down because of the amazing staff in the Special Care Unit where mom is. They know - they Care & they show it.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for listening to me - I Really appreciate it! Comments & ideas are requested from my heart.GinnyP48https://www.blogger.com/profile/14898142044248298158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450266887563616723.post-91899116914524843942008-02-05T20:40:00.000-06:002008-02-05T20:40:00.000-06:00Really looking forward to this second book by you-...Really looking forward to this second book by you- A new perspective with the same great writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450266887563616723.post-58650002029962103392008-02-05T14:25:00.000-06:002008-02-05T14:25:00.000-06:00Thanks, Jim. I've read Richard's book. It's a ph...Thanks, Jim. I've read Richard's book. It's a phenomenal read, and I recommend it as well. And it's funny to see your comment right now, as I was just listening to Richard's voice before I clicked over to check for comments!<BR/><BR/>You can hear Richard at:<BR/><BR/>http://www2.healthtalk.com/go/alzheimers-dementia<BR/><BR/>Sign up for the podcast. Richard's interview is there among others that are also worth hearing.<BR/><BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450266887563616723.post-38493740211686823252008-02-05T12:29:00.000-06:002008-02-05T12:29:00.000-06:00Read Richard Taylor's Alzheimer's From the Inside ...Read Richard Taylor's Alzheimer's From the Inside Out. He is a psychologist who has the disease and is writing from the view of the patient. First book of its kind.<BR/><BR/>JIMJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463185085583008769noreply@blogger.com