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I can pinpoint the worst experience I’ve had as a caregiver. In fact I already alluded to this experience in a post about sadness headaches. The experience involved an assisted daily living (ADL) need. Cindy needs assistance using the toilet … Continue reading
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Our bedroom lies on the second floor of our house. The kitchen and most other common rooms lie downstairs, while our third-floor attic has been converted into a den. After I have dressed Cindy in the morning I will instruct … Continue reading
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Awhile back I shared the incident about Cindy putting her sock in my coffee. This morning I went upstairs for a moment, only to find Cindy’s pill box in my coffee when I came back down. Some folks might be … Continue reading
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The day after a big event causes reflection; in this case the big event was a hikers reunion held at our house. About thirty long distance hikers, plus a few spouses, celebrated Cindy’s Honorary Triple Crown with us. Most hikers … Continue reading
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Early on in our marriage I handed the checkbook over to Cindy. I forgot what prompted this, probably just the notion that we should take turns. Within two weeks there was a $500 shortfall in our checking account, not because … Continue reading
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I’ve had an unfortunate couple of days in a row, all the more puzzling because lately there has been a bevy of good news. We have a boarder now who brings good cheer and energy to the household. Alison likes … Continue reading
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By the time we left for the American Discovery Trail in May of 2011, Cindy already had trouble communicating. The trouble was not rooted in not knowing words, or even memories. The trouble was rooted in something akin to stress. … Continue reading
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With the advantage of hindsight, I can see that confusion symptoms came about the same time as memory loss symptoms for Cindy. They manifested themselves in Cindy returning home late from work because she had trouble finding her way to … Continue reading
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This is the biggie, right? Memory loss is what we all assume is the most definitive sign of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Certainly my first suspicions for Cindy came when she repeated questions or comments several times. I recall one … Continue reading
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Loss of balance was not an early symptom discovered with Cindy, but it could have been. There is a correlation between how long you can balance on one leg and healthy cognitive function. If you cannot balance for 30 seconds … Continue reading
