What its like to cope with Alzheimers on a daily basis. I hope this will bring awareness and a better understanding of the disease to all who read it. I will be writing more about the disease, medications, and vitamins which can help .( ANOTHER REPOST FROM 2007 ) I have come far in 2 years . I continue to count my blessings. on March 29 ,2009
My life has changed radically since I received the diagnosis of Alzheimers a few months ago.
The disease overshadows almost everything in our lives. We live it, breathe it, endure it. We still do special things, it has not taken over our lives, its just become a undeniable part of it.
Sometimes when I am having a lively conversation,I forget a word or phrase.
A void(blank space) appears in my brain. I stop talking, trying to remember what I was going to say, or sometimes I just laugh and say, "what u ma call it" and continue talking. Its quite frustrating!
The inside of my body feels like its going faster. Some times I race around the house doing this and that. I have trouble slowing down. Other times I'm the same ole me!
Mood swings are part of this.
I can be happy, all of a sudden something happens and I become upset,snappy and raise my voice. I repeat the same thing over and over. My husband says I sound like a broken record. Its hard to stop whats happening. We have developed a system for him to help me stop. So far its working.
I don't sleep as long as I used to, and I am forgetting how to spell some words. I have to make sure I put items in a certain place to find them.
I enjoy writing, but sometimes I have to force my self to do it.
Maintaining a postiive attitude is hard ,but I know its best for state of mind and well being.
Almost everthing I read on the internet states this is a fatal
disease. I know this, yet I hold on to the hope that with in a few years
there will be a major breakthrough, and perhaps it will not be too late for me or others.
Medications are available to slow it down , but not stop or cure it.
There are some new clinical trails with new medications which break down
amaloids in the brain.
They have not been released by the FDA yet.There is an informative article in June AARP bulletin which tells of new break throughs. You can see this information on line if interested. I will write about some of it at a later time.
Many have illnesses which they face on a daily basis. Each copes differently but we all have the common goal of trying to live and do the best we can with what God has given us.
I ask for your prayers for the multitudes who are suffering from various illnesses, and urge you to write to your state rep. or congressman to approve more monies for research in different medical fields. Thank you and God Bless.......m
I'm praying and will contiue to. I admire your courage, and pray something will be found soon that can reverse the trend. Take care, and keep writing Mary!
Love,
ET
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on June 30, 2007
I agree MaryGrace the congressional representative should be contacted to do more funding, and campaigns to find cures for this disease. Foods in diet can also be of help, keeping the mind active. Some of our residents have left for home the family noticed once in treatment the meds made them slower and not alert so many more are getting involved with home treatment. They do have slowing down drugs but no sound cure. I keep you close in prayers and ask for healing. You are fortunate to know and observe so you can give others some encouragement, hope, and observations. So many just wake never knowing their lives changed. God Bless it takes courage to face this one and you are strong in the Lord.
Stay positive MaryGrace and keep writing. Writing, reading is a thinking process which I find is good exercise for the brain. God bless you, stay safe and know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.....
Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 29, 2007
Keep on keeping on, knowing tomorrow is going to be better than yeatersdays great day...
MaryGrace, your attitude will keep you writing and offering us information and you'll never know how much I appreciate it. My prayers are with you daily and I feel such a reward in knowing you.
My Dad had Alzheimers so I know how the disease affects a person. Your state of mind and positiveness is very helpful. My family donates to the Alzheimers Research Foundation. Hopefully, as you say, with letters to our reps/senators more monies can be appropriated to fight this dreaded disease. Be certain that you are on my mind and in my prayers. May God Bless You and Yours, Always Paul.
Enjoy your positive outlook and attitude as well as faith in God, He can guide our physicians and scientists of today to help give a better tomorrow for those whom suffer with this disease. Keep in mind that miracles do happen everyday, maybe today, tomorrow, or even next week that miracle cure may come. Until then hold on the miracle of a loving family and friend, your faith, and gift to write and inlighten others. Always in my prayers, God Bless my dear friend!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
MaryGrace our ever loving God is holding you so preciously within the palm of His hands. Yes very much prayers for you I think of you everyday envisioning your image before me and your loving and nurturing ways to all. By all means as much as possible please hold onto the strings and strands of life for us all perhaps one does not have to accept the fatal part because there is so much hope, so many new discoveries nowadays. Although times may be difficult for us all as of late but we are living in some of the most miraculous days too Miracles Happen Everyday!
You were created as us all to be living miracles~Love and care to you and fam Dear MaryGrace.
Our hearts go out to you we care for you,
From the Heart of an Artist we are all United Through Love
Maintaining a postiive attitude is hard ,but I know its best for state of mind and well being.
I think that's very true for almost all illnesses and diseases, MaryGrace, and you are doing a marvelous job. Please Hang in There, and our thoughts and prayers and hopes for new treatments and cures will continue.
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ET
Blessings,
Josie
Be safe,
Karen
Love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Continue to write and inform; you're doing a terrific job!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Love,
Chanti Lace xoxo
My Dad had Alzheimers so I know how the disease affects a person. Your state of mind and positiveness is very helpful. My family donates to the Alzheimers Research Foundation. Hopefully, as you say, with letters to our reps/senators more monies can be appropriated to fight this dreaded disease. Be certain that you are on my mind and in my prayers. May God Bless You and Yours, Always Paul.
Blessings,
Joyce B.
MaryGrace our ever loving God is holding you so preciously within the palm of His hands. Yes very much prayers for you I think of you everyday envisioning your image before me and your loving and nurturing ways to all. By all means as much as possible please hold onto the strings and strands of life for us all perhaps one does not have to accept the fatal part because there is so much hope, so many new discoveries nowadays. Although times may be difficult for us all as of late but we are living in some of the most miraculous days too Miracles Happen Everyday!
You were created as us all to be living miracles~Love and care to you and fam Dear MaryGrace.
Our hearts go out to you we care for you,
From the Heart of an Artist we are all United Through Love
I think that's very true for almost all illnesses and diseases, MaryGrace, and you are doing a marvelous job. Please Hang in There, and our thoughts and prayers and hopes for new treatments and cures will continue.