I’ve been reading your posts about altzheimers.
They are still doing lab work, but my brother’s doctor thinks he is suffering from early stage altzheimers. He is still here but staying at his daughter’s. She needed to do some shopping today so she brought him here this morning. He said he needed some excercise and I have a perfect place for a long walk.
He gets confused but so far he remembers most things. The other day he did forget his ATM password. :) Good way to save money.
I will ask for prayers for my 69 YO brother as I pray for your dad, LTOS.
Prayers for your brother, my dear friend.
My uncle passed away last night. Bill was a Navy Veteran of WW2. I drove a PT Boat. In fact, he was in the boat that brought Gen MacArthur back to the Philippines. Since MacArthur wanted to wade through knee deep water in triumph, Uncle Bill had to bring the boat dangerously close to the beach, and after the General disembarked the sailors began to talk among themselves. Someone recognized my Uncle’s Boston Accent, and the two began to compare notes. Turns out they were long-lost first cousins!
I grew up with these stories!
RIP, Uncle Bill. A member of the Greatest Generation.
Amy and Meg, I am so sorry about your brothers having Alzheimers. It is such a long, slow retreat of the mind, and so hard to watch, for those who love them.
Once the doctor confirmed my suspicion that my hubby had it, it was easier on me - knowing that he wasn’t deliberately complaining about my cooking every day, or not wanting to bathe. He just couldn’t help it - and knowing that, made it easier for me to accept the changes, and work gently with them.