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re: Dementia at 54 years old
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:10 am to stout
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:10 am to stout
Watched my Grandma die the slow Alzheimer’s death and we’re unfortunately dealing with it with my Father in Law now. It’s painful to watch. I was raised by my Grandparents and I will NEVER forget the day I could see in my grandma’s eyes and knew that she had no clue who I was. Tearing up typing this, it was brutal. Got in my truck and just bawled in the parking lot for a bit.
I’ve told Mrs. Cotten many, many times that if I ever forget her or who my kids are, just understand that I had an amazing time on this big blue rock but I’m checking myself out. Zero chance I’m sticking along to lose everything I once knew. Memories are definitely one of life’s most valuable possessions.
I’ve told Mrs. Cotten many, many times that if I ever forget her or who my kids are, just understand that I had an amazing time on this big blue rock but I’m checking myself out. Zero chance I’m sticking along to lose everything I once knew. Memories are definitely one of life’s most valuable possessions.
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Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:10 am to CAD703X
quote:How awful.
hope i have the courage to eat a 12 gauge
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:11 am to CAD703X
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his is the worst part. if a family member with dementia can't feel that SINGLE THREAD of being confident their spouse or other family member is taking care of things this explains the anger/helpless/nobody is there issue the most. then finances, taking pills, etc. is all a suspicious activity.
Very true...
He used to think my mom wasn't his wife and a co worker that was stealing from him. We went through it many times. My dad has cooled on that but still doesn't trust her. Having a spouse you can trust is huge. Without one, it is very nasty to the patient and family/friends.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:12 am to TheHarahanian
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He could still have a term as President of the United States in his future.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:13 am to Cotten
Sorry to hear about that man.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:17 am to VermilionTiger
VT I truly don't remember .. been working there almost 14 years and they all run together.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:18 am to tiger91
This would have been around 2006-2007
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:19 am to stout
quote:I still haven't had a "good" day since the stroke but the days are getting better
Has your attitude on that wish changed with progress and time?
since I didn't die I have to focus on getting better so eventually, I can have a really good day
I have recovered from the stroke( for the most part) but I haven't recovered from the time lost not getting therapy due to covidmania
there's a lot to bitch about but bitching doesn't get me closer to the goal , but I do the anger to get up and suffer through therapy or just moving
This post was edited on 9/28/21 at 11:24 am
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:23 am to stout
I’m 54 I can’t remember shite
might just be the weed though
might just be the weed though
This post was edited on 9/28/21 at 11:24 am
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:24 am to stout
I attended a seminar with a brain scientist that said getting good sleep, refraining from using sleeping pills long term, and continuing to learn new things as you age are the biggest keys to avoiding Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
I would guess we are getting less quality sleep as a society along with increased use of sleeping aides. It will be interesting to see how this translates a couple of decades down the road.
I would guess we are getting less quality sleep as a society along with increased use of sleeping aides. It will be interesting to see how this translates a couple of decades down the road.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:40 am to stout
Not as rare as you may think. Two of our best friends, both women, suffer(ed) from early-onset Dementia/Alzheimers. The first was diagnosed with Louie Bodies Dementia when she was 50. Sadly she passed three years ago at 57. The second was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago at age 51. We see her once a week. She is now at the stage where she needs to be dressed, bathed, and have her food cut for her. It is amazing though, she can still hold very lucid conversations about 75% of the time.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:51 am to stout
My dad got it at 55. It was a long hard way to see him go. He made it to 76
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:00 pm to stout
Just at our President
He's not 54 but I doubt he could add 5+4
He's not 54 but I doubt he could add 5+4
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:03 pm to stout
Early onset dementia is a real thing. Very rare, but I treatable and overwhelming for the family. I took care of a female who had it. She was an actual rocket scientist. She ended up dying in a group home in diapers fighting all the Healthcare workers trying to help her. Looking at pics in her room of what she once was blew my mind.
That said, I would not waste time worrying about this. It is so very rare, and if it happens there is little you can do about it.
That said, I would not waste time worrying about this. It is so very rare, and if it happens there is little you can do about it.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:05 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
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Along with ALS, it’s the ultimate nightmare scenario.
I’ve always had an irrational fear that I will get ALS. God bless those that get it.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:09 pm to Tigahs24Seven
My dad had Alzheimer’s, the cruelest of diseases. He was the greatest, most brilliant man I’ve ever known. The last thing I did the last time I saw him alive was change his diaper.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:11 pm to MMauler
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Lewy Body Dementia,
My grandma was diagnosed with this about 20 years ago in a nursing home in her mid 80s. I don’t really know the difference between this particular dx and Alzheimer’s or dementia but she passed within 6 months of being diagnosed.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:16 pm to idlewatcher
Financial trusts can be important in protecting your financial assets and home/land for family and children. IIRC, Medicare will not provide assistance until assets are exhausted and then upon passing, legally can go after house and land. Basically everything you sent a lifetime accumulating can disappear.
If alzheimer, dementia, any illness involving long term care are a concern, talk to a trust lawyer early and find out what options are available. IIRC, medicare will look at assets up to 5 years previously. Early, early. Trusts can be done fairly cheaply...sometimes as little as a couple thousand. A form of insurance to ensure the state doesn't take everything.
If alzheimer, dementia, any illness involving long term care are a concern, talk to a trust lawyer early and find out what options are available. IIRC, medicare will look at assets up to 5 years previously. Early, early. Trusts can be done fairly cheaply...sometimes as little as a couple thousand. A form of insurance to ensure the state doesn't take everything.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:46 pm to Tigers2010a
My mother diagnosed around that time. Maybe 56 ish.
Died mid 60s.
Was an teacher and zero family history anywhere. Her mother was 96 and sharp as a damn tack.
He sister is a genius and in her late 70s and still sharp as shite.
Crazy.
Died mid 60s.
Was an teacher and zero family history anywhere. Her mother was 96 and sharp as a damn tack.
He sister is a genius and in her late 70s and still sharp as shite.
Crazy.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:49 pm to VermilionTiger
No I didn't start working there until January 2008.
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