Category Archives: Alzheimer’s

My mom is confused about where she lives

Posted on March 4, 2013 by daughter3

“I can’t figure this place out,” my mom says. “What’s it all about?” She’s talking about the assisted living facility where we moved her almost a year and a half ago. “It’s your home, Mom,” I say. “It is?” She’s … Continue reading →

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An old man, his horse, and my mom

Posted on February 19, 2013 by daughter3

There’s a parable about an old man whose horse runs away. “What a terrible thing,” the village people say. “That’s life,” says the old man. The horse returns and brings with it three mares. “What a wonderful thing,” the village … Continue reading →

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Seven great things about Alzheimer’s (I wanted to do 10, but my mom couldn’t remember the last three!)

Posted on February 7, 2013 by daughter3

1. Nobody ever says, “Remind me to take out the trash …” 2. You have no guilt about eating that second candy bar, because who could remember the first? 3. There are always so many new people to meet. 4. … Continue reading →

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My mom keeps losing her family

Posted on February 4, 2013 by daughter3

Mom: When did my brother Bill die?Me: Bill died in 1990.Mom: When did Bud die?Me: In 1978.Mom: When did Bob die?Me: In 1983.Mom: When did I die?Me: I don’t know, mom. When did you die? She laughs the minute she … Continue reading →

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My mom is starting to lose track of me

Posted on February 2, 2013 by daughter3

“Beth is my only living brother,” my mom told her friend Mel a few weeks ago. She later forgot that she said this. When I asked her about it, she started to laugh. My mom is starting to lose track … Continue reading →

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Resuming My Blog about My Mom’s Alzheimer’s

Posted on January 31, 2013 by daughter3

Almost two years ago, I started this blog about my experience with my mom’s alzheimer’s disease. I wrote one post. Then I gave up. Too much was going on, and I was too tired to post. But now, it feels … Continue reading →

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Adult Day Care

Posted on April 1, 2011 by daughter3

“Mom, do you know what you have?” “What do I have?” “Alzheimer’s.” “Oh yes, I know.” “Do you know what that means?” “It means I’m losing my mind.” “You’re losing your memory,” I say, knowing her statement is closer to … Continue reading →

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