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.
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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri loaded Bob and "Al" in the car yesterday and went out for a long ride. They weaved in and out of back country style roads for hours. Inevitability every single road they went on, Bob and "Al" had been there before and walked all the streets. Sheri does not know what causes that thought process for "Al" it can be quite frustrating for Sheri, but as she has learned, like with most nonsense that "Al" says to just agree and tune it out. Or in all honesty, turn up the radio and sing her heart out  :)
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  1. grammabebeMay 3, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Oh we were just talking about this in group last week- it seems it is very common for them to think they have been places before. I hear "I have been to this restaurant before" a lot !! It can be brand new. I can usually answer "you must have been with one of your clients" as he used to go out for lunch meeting all the time. You are an amazing women !!

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  2. AnonymousMay 3, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Sometimes the fabrications of individuals with dementia are unconscious attempts to explain and relate to the very confusing world they perceive. Your approach of accepting his comments without correction is a good choice. Acceptance and approval are probably more comforting than him hearing that his ideas are distorted. You said it well yesterday: "You learn to just live in their world…there really is no other way".

    It can help us to have some sense of understanding their behaviors - but this does not fully eliminate the pain of experiencing their behaviors. Bob is fortunate to have your care. Best wishes in dealing with this very difficult situation.

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