This blog is about life with my husband who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's and Frontal Lobe Dementia in 2008. He was 64 at the time although now, knowing more about the disease, Alzheimer's was present many, many years ago, which is why early detection is so important. As you read the blog the character "Al" that I created in 2008, represents the way that Alzheimer's is invading our daily lives.
There is an archive tab further down the page that starts from the beginning of our journey.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri can see the growing confusion on Bob's face. Some of the very simple concepts in life are causing distress for "Al". Sheri thinks Bob's "nonchalant" whistling is"Al's" outward defense mechanism to "I am confused and have know idea what I am doing."

  
If the pressure is getting to you, whistle. In a barely audible way. It's the best way I know of to let go of tension. Music gets your mind off the situation, and the act of whistling melts the tension out of your body.
Fuzzy Zoeller
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