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Supremely Poignant: Sandra Day O'Connor Blesses Alzheimer Hubby's Affair
NY Post ^
| 11/12/07
| Hasani Gittens
Posted on 11/14/2007 10:52:46 AM PST by dead
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To: dead
Hmmm, I wonder how “Honey, Its not what you think, I have Alzheimer’s!” will work as an excuse?
To: dead
None of our business, in my opinion.
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:05:31 AM PST
by
American Quilter
(The urge to save humanity is nearly always a cover for the urge to rule. - H. L. Mencken)
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
I’ve also heard of the heartbreak of Alzheimer’s patients who can’t remember that their spouse is deceased. When they are lucid enough to ask for their spouse and are reminded that this spouse has passed away, it is like hearing this devastating news for the first time. Over and over again.
Many recommend just saying that the spouse is busy or couldn’t make it that day.
Very sad. I admit this story seems a bit voyeuristic, but it is also educating people to the real challenges this horrible disease brings to the whole family.
To: BOBTHENAILER
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:06:37 AM PST
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: massgopguy
Good grief.
Abuse? Rape?
It sounds like he is holding on to the best part of humanity that he remembers - love.
He is an old man who just wants someone to hold his hand.
To: Alter Kaker
By whom? When two senile Alzheimer's patients start a romance, who is the "rapist?" Neither.
To: Oberon
That’s not the name of the movie I saw. The Notebook had James Garner in it, correct? If so, that’s not the one. It was something like “It’s time to go” or something like that.
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:08:30 AM PST
by
marvlus
To: American_Centurion
I have not dealt with it personally, but I have a few on-line friends who have.
I cannot imagine what it must be like to have a loved one afflicted by this.
To: dead
To: massgopguy
>>Does Kays family know that their mother is being abused by this facility? She is not of sound mind. If there is sexual contact, its Rape.<<
If two people with Alzheimer’s have sex why would it automatically be rape.
And why would it be the man that is charged?
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:09:49 AM PST
by
gondramB
(Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.)
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
Much better than coming downstairs to investigate an argument and be accused by your Father of being a bouncer in a speak-easy gin mill and watch him pack his saltines, Tobasco sauce and slippers and sit on the porch to wait for the train to come by to take him to his house.
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:09:53 AM PST
by
N. Theknow
(Kennedys: Can't drive, can't fly, can't ski, can't skipper a boat; but they know what's best for us)
To: N. Theknow
I am truly sorry you had to witness those things.
<P.I pray that they find a cure for this terrible disease.
To: dead
This just in...
Kent Brockman reporting--
Former President Clinton says... "I keep telling Hill I've got Alzheimer's, but she wants a note from my doctor."
Film... at 11!
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:12:51 AM PST
by
Bender2
("I've got a twisted sense of humor, and everything amuses me." RAH Beyond this Horizon)
To: AppyPappy
Are you serious?Series as a moose attack, ap.
Nah, jest havin' a little fun on a very serious topic. No disrespect meant to anybody with family members or friends so afflicted.
I know, I have a couple of relatives who had it, and the pain it creates is real. In our family, humor was the only relief.
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:13:38 AM PST
by
BOBTHENAILER
(One by one, in small groups or in whole armies, we don't care how we do it, but we're gonna getcha)
To: marvlus
Yes, I was thinking of the James Garner film
The Notebook, which is based on a Nick Sparks novel. In that story, Garner and his wife both live in the nursing home, though Garner's character is fit and doesn't need to be there. He's there for his wife, whom he loves dearly, though she no longer remembers who he is.
I haven't heard of the film you mention.
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:13:48 AM PST
by
Oberon
(What does it take to make government shrink?)
To: marvlus; Oberon
It was something like Its time to go or something like that.Boy, was I way off. It was called "Away from her" I hope I'm destined for this situation, just yet! :-)
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:14:40 AM PST
by
marvlus
To: marvlus
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:15:05 AM PST
by
kanawa
(Don't go where you're looking, look where you're going.)
To: marvlus
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:15:35 AM PST
by
kanawa
(Don't go where you're looking, look where you're going.)
To: marvlus; Oberon
I hope I'm not destined for this situation, just yet! :-)
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posted on
11/14/2007 11:16:42 AM PST
by
marvlus
To: kanawa
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11/14/2007 11:18:50 AM PST
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marvlus
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