I'm 60 yrs old, just diagnosed with early onset dementia. My brain is 70 yrs old, have atrophy, and something about cerebellar in the back of my head is shrinking. I looked up the stages. I have symptoms of early dementia in stage 1, 2, 3. It's scary to me. Going to have MRI of my brain and go for testing to see where I'm at.
"Absolutely loved this video! The concept is brilliant and so well-executed. Kudos to the team for creating such engaging and innovative content. Can't wait to see more like this! 👏🎉"
Hi Mike, thank you. Happy to submit an abstract, yes. I have had 2 people at AA and DA suggest we design environmental products for dementia this year. Would love to help you all make change. Thank you for the invite
My husband has Alzhmers and is in a care facility now after it was nevessary. I was visiting with him on a fairly regular basis, but not now, as he had to ne moved from this place due to his escaping ( climning a high fence then wandering off). Where he is now, is too far for me to go and visit with him, so l was phoning . Now, when l'm able to contact him, he'll often set the phone down and forget it or that we were talking. Nothing he says makes sence, and finally l say l love you, and hang up, then l often have a crying session. I have made my phone calls less frequent, now. I miss how we used to be, so much, and l have been isolating myself, because, mainly, in the independant residence living facility, where l reside, l get annoyed and exasperated when the other residents here are constantly asking me how is my husband, remembering when l had him stay with me for a week, when l had a larger suite. My main activities are going for long walks when the weather is suitable.( i use a walker and when there's too much unploughed snow, l just spend the time inside, watching T.V., and walking in the hallways. I have major health problems presently, concerning my heart. I really hope my life won't be too much longer, as l really have noyhing to live for. My grandchildren, who are in the nearby area are like strangers and are hard to contact. Still, they are going to be getting large amounts of money in my Will. I miss my Mom and Dad, and remember them in my prayers, with gratitude. Suzi Q😙😅☺😍♥️💕🙏🙏🙏
This is one of the most beautiful things I've seen. What a comfort to see how all this man's fears were alleviated. I hope one day to be a palliative care nurse and help people to feel so free like this man. I had a fear of death growing up to the point of severe panic disorder and I don't anymore because of palliative and hospice care education and sitting with many people dying. Thank you to all the beautiful angels that are the palliative/hospice care team giving people life during the end of their life, and than you to the wonderful people in palliative care sharing your thoughts and experiences x
Listening to Richard was a WOW moment in my long life, he shared his experience openly and through my tears presented a strategy for "releasing our loved ones into the arms" of professional care. Thorough sharing your journey you will have helped so many.
