Tag Archives: alzheimer’s

The things she’s forgotten

How to tell time. What she had for dinner. The house she lived in for thirty-four years, where she raised her children. The names of her grandchildren … or even that she has grandchildren. Whether it’s morning or night.                        … Continue reading

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My mom is confused about where she lives

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

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

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

“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

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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