You all know that not much makes me tear up, but this article about Dean Smith made me cry.....
Precious Memories -- The Dean Smith story
Precious Memories -- The Dean Smith story
Precious Memories
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...one of the most satanic afflictions ever....
Agree, Scott. Watched it with my nana.
...and I've had more in my family than I care to dwell on...it's so insidious....
Thanks..... It's difficult to explain how much I admire this man. My heart breaks for him and his family and friends. ♥
Like it said in the story, this is a special kind of cruel..........
I don't know what's crueller, having Alzheimer's, or watching your loved one go through it. To the extent where they no longer recognise you. So sad, I wish there was a cure.
Sargeant Shriver had Alheimer's and Maria called it "the long goodbye." I think it's a devastating disease, especially for the loved ones. I know it's awful for the person going through it, popping in and out of awareness, knowing you are failing--but the ones who fall completely into the rabbit hole and aren't aware anymore, they just live in a shell. The people in their lives have to look at this shell and be constantly reminded of the vibrant person that used to dwell there.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
This brings back bad memories for me. 2001 - 2003 - looking after my Dad and watching him slowly get worse. I wish they had a blood test or something to predict if you will get this disease and hopefully do something to slow it down or prevent it. Believe me, I am eating my salmon and taking fish oil and keeping my fingers crossed!