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Modem Butterfly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:18 PM Original message |
My mother has Alzheimer's |
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peacefreak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
1. Cherish her good moments. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 09:55 PM Response to Reply #1 |
34. My best girlfriend from college is married to a 60 something |
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flamingyouth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
2. I'm so sorry |
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salinen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
3. My Mom is in the final stage |
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Wetzelbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:30 PM Response to Reply #3 |
12. that's too bad |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
4. I'm sorry to hear that |
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Fenris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
5. You have my sympathies. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
6. Our hearts are with all of you, MB. |
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unhappycamper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
7. It's tough. |
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u4ic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
8. I'm so sorry... |
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joneschick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
9. hugs, |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
10. Bless you because you have tough times ahead - been there, done that. n/t |
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Wetzelbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
11. that's tough |
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sleipnir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
13. Perhaps it isn't too late....many advances are being made right now. |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 07:32 PM Response to Reply #13 |
28. Medication can now slow the advance of AD, but it's not reversible. |
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sleipnir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 09:06 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. That may not be true. |
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katinmn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 09:40 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. It's true. Genetically altered mice are a big leap from humans |
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HysteryDiagnosis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 03:32 PM Response to Reply #30 |
53. It's surprising how long it has taken them to figure out that the |
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Bumblebee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
14. Show her how special she is to you |
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Modem Butterfly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:08 PM Response to Reply #14 |
59. I think she's still in shock. |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
15. I'm Very Sorry To Hear About That... |
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Spinzonner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
16. Have your family look into the drugs now available |
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watercolors (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 06:06 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. YES , please check out drug available |
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Tallison (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 07:27 AM Response to Reply #16 |
43. How old is she and how is her general physical health? |
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Modem Butterfly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:08 PM Response to Reply #43 |
58. She's in her mid-60's with no health problems |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
17. Oh, my Dear! I'm so sorry! |
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TNDemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
18. I'm so sorry and I have so BTDT. |
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Coventina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 07:34 AM Response to Reply #18 |
44. What TNDemo said. & PM me if you ever need a shoulder |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
19. really sorry, Modem |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
20. I am so sorry nt |
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SillyGoose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
21. I'm so sorry, Modem Butterfly |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
23. I am so very, very sorry. Put your pain to good use and lobby for |
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lumberingbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
24. So sorry Modem |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
25. Our thoughts are with you. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
26. That's a horrible thing to have to hear |
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Bullwinkle925 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
27. Sorry MB - It's really a difficult moment for everyone concerned when |
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Wapsie B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
29. I am so sorry. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
31. Oh Modem...I am so very sorry. |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
33. I'm sorry to hear that. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
35. I am so sorry *hugs* |
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GardeningGal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
36. How long will she be with you? |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 02:20 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. That is a great idea, Gardening Gal...I wish I would have done that |
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Modem Butterfly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:05 PM Response to Reply #36 |
55. That's a great idea. Thanks! |
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AAARRRGGGHHH (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
37. God bless, MB |
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likesmountains 52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-16-05 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
38. There was a really great personal account in Harpers Magazine |
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progmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 02:24 AM Response to Original message |
40. oh sweetie. |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 02:25 AM Response to Original message |
41. I'm so sorry to hear that. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease. My |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 06:52 AM Response to Original message |
42. Find out if there is an Alzheimer's support group |
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TNDemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
45. A couple of movie recommendations. |
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Modem Butterfly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:06 PM Response to Reply #45 |
56. I took care of my grandmother when she had Alzheimer's |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
46. I'm so very sorry. |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
47. I'm so sorry! |
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indigo32 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
48. I'm sorry |
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bettyellen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
49. omigosh i'm sorry, that's awful |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
50. oh honey, i'm so sorry. |
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tibbir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
51. Wow. That's a huge load on all of you. |
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HysteryDiagnosis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
52. Modem.... may I send you an email.... it is important... all kidding |
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AuntieM1957 (775 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-17-05 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
54. Family with Alzheimer's |
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Modem Butterfly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:07 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. Her mother had it |
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Shell Beau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
60. That has to be one of the most emotionally |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
61. I am so sorry to hear this |
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Modem Butterfly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
62. Thank-you to everyone for your kind responses |
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dback (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
63. Treasure every moment you have with her, and PLAY MUSIC |
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Chicago Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-18-05 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
64. Please consider these medicines... |
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