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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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