Dementia Support Group
Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Particularly affected areas may be memory, attention, language and problem solving, although particularly in the later stages of the condition, affected persons may be disoriented in time, place and person (not knowing who they...
Hello,
I didn't know ds had a community for this, and I think it's great! My dad died from undiagnoised frontal lobe dementia. I feel a need to talk with ppl. who understand about mental illness and dementia. My dad was not dx til 3 years after his death, last October, so it is still new to me some ways.
I didn't know ds had a community for this, and I think it's great! My dad died from undiagnoised frontal lobe dementia. I feel a need to talk with ppl. who understand about mental illness and dementia. My dad was not dx til 3 years after his death, last October, so it is still new to me some ways.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Sorry about your Dad.
I lost my Mom to Creutzfield Jakob Disease. Mom was dead within three weeks from the time she became ill. The dementia was short but I will never forget it.
Why did it take 3 years to get a dx?