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.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Living with Bob and "Al"

Sheri thinks she may have unintentionally convinced herself that if she kept the routine exactly the same every day and if she watched what Bob did closely enough, that she could hold "Al" at bay and only subtle changes would come. Although she knows the structure she gives certainly helps, there is no stopping the invasion of "Al". With each new phase of care, she finds herself challenging her lines in the sand. As caregivers we feel defeated when change appears. The more personal nature of these new needs has left Sheri feeling like she has crossed the line into quick sand and is... sinking.
Sheri hates this disease.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015