Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-13 Thread Tony
dog. dont even have a clue what to say... as the rest of the peeps have said most everything that i was thinking... wow. be strong bro.. be there for him... do as much as you can to make him feel like he is still him, and that you are still you, the little you, the one he threw a ball to 30

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-13 Thread Gruss Gott
Dana wrote: You can be aware that Alzheimers is a diagnosis of exclusion This is important - as I mentioned my wife's Grandmother was diagnosed over 6 years ago and, relatively speaking, she's doing fairly well. There's some doubt as to whether she actually has it given that 6 years in she's

RE: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-13 Thread Scott Stewart
: Monday, August 13, 2007 8:12 AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: althzheimers...what to do? dog. dont even have a clue what to say... as the rest of the peeps have said most everything that i was thinking... wow. be strong bro.. be there for him... do as much as you can to make him feel like he

RE: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-13 Thread Scott Stewart
AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: althzheimers...what to do? just like brothers and sisters. exactly. you can fight all day long with your siblings, but if someone fucks with em, WATCH OUT :) tw On 8/13/07, Scott Stewart [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks guys, I truly appreciate the suggestions

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-13 Thread Tony
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Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-13 Thread Russel Madere
My grandmother was diagnosed late. She was in stage three when it was caught and within weeks she slipped into stage 5. The only advice I can offer is to be there for him. This will be even scarier for him. If you and your family is overwhelmed by this, feel free to join a support group.

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-13 Thread Erika L. Walker
I've no experience with it whatsoever, but know I'm thinking about you and your family. I hope it goes the best it can. hugs, Erika ~| ColdFusion is delivering applications solutions at at top companies around the world in

RE: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-12 Thread Adam Churvis
We caught it very early, and he's responding well to Aricept, but I don't know if I can handle the slope he's gonna slide down.. You can, and you will. Is he a great man? Well, you're his son, and the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. It helps to ask yourself, What would he do for me?

althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Scott Stewart
My father was diagnosed with Althzheimer's about a month ago, with the move, I'm only beginning to deal with this. What the fuck do I do. He is (was?) a brilliant man, one of the original computer programmers within the Federal Government. We caught it very early, and he's responding well to

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Larry Lyons
I am so sorry Scott. I wish I could suggest something. All I can think of is be with him for as much as you can for now. There are specialized care facilities for Althzheimer patients. At some point you may want to look into that. My father was diagnosed with Althzheimer's about a month ago,

RE: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Jim Davis
-Original Message- From: Scott Stewart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 10:10 AM To: CF-Community Subject: althzheimers...what to do? My father was diagnosed with Althzheimer's about a month ago, with the move, I'm only beginning to deal with this. So

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Dinner
On 8/11/07, Jim Davis wrote:... but that's nothing to be ashamed of. Jim said it well! I like what he typed, and I agree. Nothing wrong with those feelings. From what I've seen, you're a good guy Scott- I've got faith in your ability to handle this. Sending some good vibes, :d

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Gruss Gott
Scott wrote: My father was diagnosed with Althzheimer's about a month ago, with the move, I'm only beginning to deal with this. Very sorry to hear Scott. My wife's grandmother was diagnosed about 6 years ago and, while she's definitely affected, you can still carry on a conversation with

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Paul Ihrig
yeah my wife's grandmother has had it for several years. sucks to see some one you admire so much slip so far. half the time she doesn't recognize me. she is waiting for her husband, who is deceased to return from a fishing or hunting trip. she had to be moved to an Alzheimer's place. and as of

RE: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Jim Davis
-Original Message- From: Gruss Gott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 3:44 PM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: althzheimers...what to do? Scott wrote: My father was diagnosed with Althzheimer's about a month ago, with the move, I'm only beginning to deal

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Dana
Scott I am very sorry for your loss. Because that is what it is -- a loss. My grandmother had Alzheimers and it was particularly hard since she had always been so ladylike. There is not much you can do. You can be aware that Alzheimers is a diagnosis of exclusion, or at least it was. What this

Re: althzheimers...what to do?

2007-08-11 Thread Dana
yes, this is a very point that my bleak answer overlooked. If the disease is in its early stages and is being treated, you may have years and years of good time left. On 8/11/07, Gruss Gott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott wrote: My father was diagnosed with Althzheimer's about a month ago,