shirfleur 1's Journal, 27 Sep 22

Sorry I haven't been around the last few days. I'm just feeling very sad right now. One of my dearest friends for over 50 years is descending into dementia. I called her for her birthday, and she knew who I was, but she talked and talked and nothing she said made sense. A once brilliant woman, and now she is gone. I watched my mother disappear like this too. Just makes me very sad.

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i'm so sorry, shir. I've had to go through this a couple times now and it's so hard to witness with people you care about.  
27 Sep 22 by member: Katsolo
I am so sorry that is so hard. 💔🙏🏼 
27 Sep 22 by member: misChelle__
Prayers for comfort 
27 Sep 22 by member: msrose13
I don't know if you've heard about this or not, but playing familiar music can sometimes help them focus better although that's probably more challenging on the phone.  
27 Sep 22 by member: Katsolo
We don't see the incredibly high rate. For people that reach 85, the rate of Alheimer's is at 48-50%. I myself am concerned about memory loss and have heard sugar is the biggest offender. For that reason plus losing weight I have given up sweets and wine 5 months ago and bread at home 3 months ago plus doing Intermittent Fasting. I'm hoping that if I am one of the 50% I can slow it down to retain my independence. You have lost your friend for all intents and purposes, and I'm very sorry.  
27 Sep 22 by member: Snowwhite100
Dementia is so cruel. I’m really sorry. 
27 Sep 22 by member: mia.jones17
sane thing happening to my grandmother and father right now. it hasn't gotten too bad yet but there's nothing worse and more saddening than to see your loved ones fade away.... I'm so sorry you about your friend.  
27 Sep 22 by member: Jenzeh1984
So very sorry🤲 
27 Sep 22 by member: FromThe385
So sorry! Went through it with my dad. it's a terrible disease! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend. 💜💜💜 
27 Sep 22 by member: Diana 1234
My mom had Alzheimer’s and didn’t know me at all. My heart goes out to you! 
27 Sep 22 by member: caraken
I'm so sorry Shirfleur1 that's got to be tuff, my prayers are with you in this difficult time.  
27 Sep 22 by member: buenitabishop
I'm so sorry. I'm going through the same thing with my mom 
27 Sep 22 by member: Amy f l
I’m so sorry 
27 Sep 22 by member: RNIFer
I'm sorry for you, that is indeed sad.  
27 Sep 22 by member: BeauxS
Lost my brother in law just 2 days ago from Alzheimer's and other complications. He was only 72. My best for you and all those who are enduring this devastating disease 
27 Sep 22 by member: Zabaski
It is sad. My gram had alcohol induced dementia  
27 Sep 22 by member: RN16
Oh, Shir, so sorry to hear this about your friend. ❤️ 
27 Sep 22 by member: _bec_ca
Hugs Shir! 🥰 
27 Sep 22 by member: Gib_Jig
It's so tough. I'm very sorry.  
27 Sep 22 by member: davidsprincess
Sometimes I write down their utterances, ramblings, unanchored syntaxes. Maybe there is no value in doing so. Who knows? Do it anyway. I believe that your friendship with her will continue to grow. Love you Shir❤️ 
27 Sep 22 by member: yfritz

     
 

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