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Dementia is such a s**t disease
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Ginny | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:43 |
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The dreadful thing is that I am going on Friday to the funeral of the mother of a good friend. The lady died quite suddenly so it was a shock and I just think how lucky my friend is to have been spared the heartache that my sister and are suffering |
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Trish Devon | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:37 |
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Hi Ginny, I know exactly how you feel,I am in the same situation,with my darling mum in a nursing home. We the family have waited for that day when she didnt remember,it comes as a shock,no matter how prepared you are. My mum introduced me to a nurse ,saying,'Have you met my neice'? I reminded her of course,that I was her daughter, silly me she said how could I forget. I said if you forget I will remind you. Dementia is such a cruel disease,and nothing can help it,just take each day. In the summer,I took mum into the grounds of the nursing home,the sun was shining,the birds were singing,I made a daisy chain for her,and picked some buttercups,she loved every minute of the warm sunshine and fresh air,she was happy,but for me I sat there fighting back the tears,for awhile,I was the little girl,in the park,making daisy chains with my mum. My heart feels for you. love trish xxxxx |
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***Julie*Ann***.sprinkling fairydust*** | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:36 |
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it is cruel for those who have to watch its heart breaking and ginny all i can say is my thoughts are with you and i send you a hug, |
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McAnne's Gahan-Crazy | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:36 |
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(((HUGS))) for you and your poor Mam xxxx |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:33 |
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hi ginny, i am dreading the day when hubby visits his dad in the care home, and harry does not recognise him. i have discussed it with al, but nothing can prepare him for it. at the moment we are having to cope with him telling everyone that we have emigrated [?] but , i am sure the day he does not recognise alan is not far off.it is like losing them slowly... as you said, a very cruel disease. sue. xxx |
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~ Maryclare | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:31 |
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ginny so sorry to hear about your mum, my heart go's out to you maryclare |
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.•:*:•. Devishly Angelic Juliecat & Panda..•:*:•. | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:22 |
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Hi Ginny Sorry to hear about your mum. ((((((HUGS)))))) Juliexx |
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Ginny | Report | 26 Sep 2005 22:21 |
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My darling mum is in the advanced stages of dementia and it finally happened today ( I visit her every day in her care home) - she hadn't a clue who I was. This has been coming for a long time but it still hits hard. Mums are so precious and I am so glad that my mum knew what she meant ( and still means) to me before this dreadful disease took hold. |
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