tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588470189806193272024-03-18T20:26:04.489-07:00Cindy's Life Updates with Frontotemporal DementiaCindy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13634193749677595336noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-34679915761662142772023-03-07T15:51:00.004-08:002023-03-16T13:01:09.007-07:00You Did Your Best and That Is All That Matters - A Caregiver's Guilt During Sorrow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">My mom had passed away in our home just a few hours before. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">The mortuary people drove her away just a few hours later. My brother's watched them drive my mom's lifeless body away in their truck down the street until they could no longer see the truck anymore.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">All visitors left just leaving Paul and myself by ourselves.</span><div><br /></div><div>Our home became quiet. Very quiet. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our caregiving for Cindy was finally completed. My mom was at peace.<br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I was finally standing alone in my quiet room.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I opened my dresser drawer to get something out of my dresser. I can't even remember what I was trying to get out of the dresser because my emotions took over me. Mixed emotions were pouring & stirring around inside of my head. My heart was beating fast. I closed my eyes so tight and lowered my head while having intense feelings of all sorts of kinds. It didn't help that I had been crying all day from watching my mom slowly pass away. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">As I was fighting my emotions so hard, these words came to me over and over again:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b>"Did I do enough for my mom?"</b></span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">" Did I do enough for my mom? "</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">" Did I do enough for my mom? "</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I turned myself around trying to fight these questions & words out of my head.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Why was guilt trying to take over me now? I had to fight so hard to make this crazy guilt go away!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>
<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I finally was able to fight the guilt & those words away! These positive words finally came to me to calm me & remind me that <u>I did do enough!</u></span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I share this story with you because I am sure that I am not alone in having these feelings after a loved one passes away. It may happen whether you want it to or not. Feelings flow all over the place at times of sorrow.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">The words I want you and me to remember is to:</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Push the guilt aside.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>You are not alone. You are loved more than you know.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are many stages to grief. Guilt being one of them.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">The stages to grief may include:</span></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;">·</span> shock disbelief</div><div><br /></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;">·</span> denial</div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;">· </span> bargaining</div><div><br /></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;">· </span> guilt</div><div><br /></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;">·</span> anger</div><div><br /></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;">·</span> depression</div><div><br /></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84)" face="medium-content-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 21px;">·</span> acceptance / hope</div><div><br />
<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b></b><b></b><b></b><br /></span>This was written back in 2020 when Cindy passed away. I'm just finally posting this now. Thank you for your support always!</div><div><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></div>Cindy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13634193749677595336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-72180601610159192202020-03-01T12:47:00.000-08:002020-03-26T13:13:13.601-07:00Finally Free At Last<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My sweet mother, Cindy, passed away on Friday evening. My aunt and I were able to be in the room with her as she took her last breath. This will forever be a special moment for me, as my brothers told me, she was waiting for me, before she finally let go. She finally, let go not to long, after I entered the room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> As a caregiver, you ge<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">t in a routine of helping them be comfortable and just to make it to another day. We had close moments before where I thought it might be my mom's time to go, but I got use to helping her through those hard times. She was having harder days, but I was so use to my mom making it through it. This time around, my mom decided to trick me. It was time for her to go. I look back now & can see it was all the process and it was happening. No matter how much I tried to prepare for this moment, I wasn't prepared. I'm not sure you can ever be fully prepared, especially with the emotions that come. We have said so many goodbyes during my mom's Frontotemporal Dementia journey. We lost so much of my mom every week, month, and year after year. This has been such a long grieving process throughout the years. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My mom was so strong up until the end. She pushed with all the strength she had, up unto the end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> There's one thing for sure that I know. I'm a much stronger person now than I was before. I'm thankful for the strength that my mom has given me through being able to be her caregiver. I feel like I came to earth with the calling already to be my mom's caregiver. I've helped her for about half of my life. I'll be forever grateful for these moments and lessons I have learned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Thank you everyone for the love, service, acts of kindness, offerings of help, and messages. I feel the love and it's helping me get through this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Many thanks to Paul Ahotaeiloa, my husband, for being my biggest support system for many years! Thank you for the care you gave to my mom even up to her last breath! I couldn't have made it through this journey without you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I would love to continue sharing our story and spreading FTD awareness. When the time is right, I'll be doing that. I hope you'll still be here helping me spread FTD awareness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> You can read <a href="https://www.russonmortuary.com/obituary/Cynthia-DeYoung?fbclid=IwAR2qx-PI7Z34S3feeRpF_f0U7y8m6f8ZG6-eXxkhyTck7NdHtoXsruxUKAQ">Cindy's obituary</a>!</span></div>
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We keep going! All as I know is, Cindy has been a fighter throughout these hard times. She has taught me to never give up, even when times are hard!</div>
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<br />Cindy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13634193749677595336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-3023242336260181372020-02-14T07:59:00.000-08:002020-03-27T08:04:19.026-07:00BLESSINGS & MIRACLES Do Happen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> BLESSINGS & MIRACLES do happen!</b> I have been reminded of this the last few months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> We brought Cindy (my mom) back home to live with us in May of last year. Never in a million years, did we expect a miracle to happen next.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Paul & I found out in November last year that we are expecting a baby! We didn't really believe it and it didn't feel for reals. Years of infertility can make you feel that way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Every 3 years for the last 6 years I have been admitted to the hospital. The first hospital stay was for an abscess on my ovary and fallopian tube that left one of my fallopian tubes blocked. 3 years later, I was in the hospital for having a dissected artery & stroke. With getting older and just not having the best of luck health wise. . . I wasn't sure if I'd ever be able to get pregnant. I stayed positive and learned to have <b>FAITH and a lot of PATIENCE</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I'm excited that now almost exactly 4 years later, after my stroke, I'll be in the hospital for something so SPECIAL and for something we have been waiting for, for years. We have been married for 11 years and we are FINALLY expecting a baby boy in July 2020.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Cindy will be having another GRANDSON. Her second. She doesn't understand or even realize, but I know she'd be so very thrilled. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> XO, Natalie <span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("&quot; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; https: //static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t76/1/16/1f48b.png&quot; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">💋</span></span><span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("&quot; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; https: //static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2/1/16/1f60d.png&quot; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">😍</span></span><span class="_5mfr" style="margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("&quot; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; height: 16px; https: //static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t68/1/16/1f495.png&quot; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">💕</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I pray, every day, that others going through something similar, can have their miracle, too!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> There was a knock on the door. It was something that I was least expecting. . .<br /> HALLOWEEN CHEER was brought to us at our front door. A surprise. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I didn't know how long Cindy would leave her costume on, but to my surprise it was all day, even up to just right before she went to sleep. I had to remove the headband and tail for her.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Cindy spent the day dressed as a deer watching Hocus Pocus on repeat. She had some of her grandkids visit her and the fun part was Cindy got to surprise them with her deer look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">37 years ago this week, my mom gave birth to me. For that, I am forever grateful to her & all she endured to help give me life.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #1c1e21; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #1c1e21; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b> I have learned with Dementia to . . .</b></span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #1c1e21; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #1c1e21; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><u> NOT set high expectations</u>, for it will only lead to disappointment or sadness.</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /> <br /> Instead, I have learned to <u>JUST BE. Just be present. Just be in the moment. Just be happy. Just be thankful. </u><br /> <br /><u> Just be</u> ……. (you fill in the blank) <br /> <br /> There are so many things that you can <b>JUST BE</b>.<br /> <br /> For those wondering. . . <br /> <br /> my mom doesn't know the time, day, week, month, year, birthdays, or holidays.<br /> <br /> For my birthday this year, I learned to JUST BE with my mom. I was just happy to be with my mom. That was enough for me. It was another typical day with her. I learned to not set high expectations and because of this it was such a happy birthday for me.<br /> <br /><b> P.S.</b> </span></span><br />
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<br />Cindy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13634193749677595336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-78950099103854643292019-09-27T12:36:00.000-07:002020-03-26T12:38:59.000-07:00A Cindy Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It's hard to believe that it has been 5 months since Cindy has come home to live with Paul and me. It will be 5 months next week. The first few months were the hardest for us. It was hard to figure out a routine, juggle all the new appointments at home, and trying to care for Cindy. It has gotten a little easier throughout the months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Cindy has had her ups and downs throughout the months. I'm happy to say she's been doing well lately. Instead of her being on a hard jerking up<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> and down rollercoaster, she has been on a straight path for awhile now. We take these moments and hold on to them as long as we can. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Cindy still continues to lose weight. Her oxygen has been better and her edema has been better. Cindy still doesn't talk much at all. We are always surprised and happy when she speaks and smiles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This wasn't our typical day. In fact, it was a jam packed day filled with activities for Cindy to do. This isn't how our days usually go, but this was a busy day that we thought we would document for you to see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The day started out with a yummy breakfast that Cindy enjoyed. Bananas and Graham Crackers! Her favorites! It was nap time right after breakfast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cindy was laying in bed exhausted and was barely awake when she had a visit from her nurse. Cindy's check up went well. Her blood pressure was good. Her oxygen was better, to barely over 90 now. Cindy woke up to take a shower with the help from a CNA around noontime, right after the nurse left. Cindy was in need of a nap again after her shower.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">finally made it to 3PM and the only words I had heard from my mom all day was "good". I asked my mom how she was doing in her room, and that is how I got her to say that one word. Throughout the day, she communicated to me with nods and head shakes. We have gotten pretty good at our communication guessing routine by her responding to me with head shakes and nods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can imagine when I heard my mom mutter the words "let's leave," after not hearing her speak much, that I was happy, and surprised to hear those words. I hadn't heard her mutter those words for a few days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had some errands that we needed to do, so we decided to take Cindy on a little field trip, so to speak. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our first stop was Costco. Cindy and I waited in the car while Paul went inside to pick up a few things. We listened to some music & took some photos while waiting. This was the biggest smile that I could get from Cindy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The next stop was the car wash and putting air in the tires. Paul may look a little crazy at times while trying to entertain Cindy, but he does such a great job at putting a smile on Cindy's face. We are blessed to have Paul be one of Cindy's amazing caregivers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cindy got right into bed when we returned home. Paul took some dinner to Cindy's room for her to eat. Cindy wouldn't eat it herself. Paul helped feed her, so that she would eat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After some resting, Cindy came out to sit on the couch with Paul to watch some TV. She didn't know what was in store for her, when she sat next to Paul to watch TV. The BYU / Utah rivalry college game was on. Cindy got to watch the game and listen to Paul scream & cheer at the TV. I'm pretty sure Cindy thought Paul was a little crazy for screaming and cheering at the TV so loud. Cindy would walk to her room and back to the couch throughout the game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was time for bed time! Cindy received her PM medication and she laid in bed while listening to meditation music to help her drift off to sleep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A special thanks to all the nurses who go above and beyond for their patients....... that do things they don't have to do. Just a simple act of service can relieve something that's on a caregivers long "to do" list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> I was able to mark "cut Cindy's toe and finger nails" off my "to do" list, thanks to Cindy's nurse doing it for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Thank you to all nurses and especially to Cindy's nurses she has had throughout her FTD journey. She's been lucky to have the best nurses!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wish I was talking about these words, but those aren't the words that I am talking about today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Hospice.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Earlier this year, we were at a doctor appointment for my mom. We were at the appointment because we wanted help with my mom's medication and behavior. My mom ran out of the room at the doctor appointment. Paul chased after her, as I waited for the doctor. The doctor finally came into the room. It was just me and the doctor in the room. The appointment was coming to a close, and then the doctor mentioned to me, "Hospice". I wasn't prepared to hear this word on this day. I wasn't even thinking of hospice. It was further away from my mind than any word could possibly be. Mixed emotions went through my mind and body at this time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After speaking with the doctor, I walked down the hallway, went down the elevator, and walked through another hallway to get out to the car that my mom & Paul were waiting in. I was in a daze & I kept thinking to myself, "keep it together, Natalie", "don't cry", "did I really just hear the H word?".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another appointment came and went after that. Hospice wasn't really high on the doctor's radar this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Phew", I thought. Even though I was confused. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I knew that I couldn't live in denial anymore. I had seen the changes creeping up with my mom. The slow decline, day by day. The H word was going to come whether I liked it or not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My brother, Jon, got in touch with an amazing family friend nurse who knows home health care well. Jon reached out to her to ask if there was any help that she could give us. It came to find out that she worked for a hospice company. She came out and assessed my mom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My mom did in fact qualify for hospice. Not just barely, but more than enough. The reasons were because of weight loss, only being able to speak 5 words in a sentence or less & just not being able to communicate her needs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have come to realize that this is a blessing in disguise. Cindy was in need of more help and better care. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 weeks ago, we started the hospice journey. A nurse & bath aid visits us twice a week. We had a social worker and chaplain stop by the house. A new bed, wheel chair, and shower chair was delivered to us from help from hospice. We are receiving medication, briefs, wipes, gloves, and chucks pads that are going to be paid for. She will now have a doctor & nurse come to her, instead of us having to take her to the doctor & nurse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We have turned the page & have started a new chapter with hospice in our life. I sit here and am completely grateful for the extra new care that Cindy is receiving. She is blessed beyond measures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have no idea what the futures holds. I just focus on the NOW because that is what keeps me together.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cindy is doing as good as she can be. She is a trooper and stronger than she will ever know. Her body is working better than her mind is. Her most popular words that she says is "Yes", "No", and "Mmm Hmmm". She barely talks, but when she talks it brightens my day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many thanks to Lighten Home Health & Hospice, Jacque, and Ashley for their visits and care! They have been amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you for your love and support!</span></div>
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Natalie A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475289978591964226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-76294510645474224512019-05-07T09:29:00.000-07:002019-05-07T09:34:58.958-07:00Big Changes Have Come<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have had so much to say. I just haven't been able to find the words to tell you. This year seems like many changes have come. I have mostly been wordless because of the changes that have come with Cindy this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Big changes happened last week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cindy MOVED OUT of Memory Care / Assisted Living.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She has moved home. She now lives with me and Paul.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cindy is doing quite well with the changes. She smiles, laughs, watches tv & movies, dances, sits outside, pets the cats, sleeps, eats, talks very seldom, watches airplanes, goes for car rides, and has visitors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> 62 years old with many years of dementia behind her. I won't lie I miss my mom. She's still alive, but so much of her has disappeared. She was diagnosed at 56 with Frontotemporal Dementia, but we knew well before that things weren't right.<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I'm very happy that we could celebrate another year of her life. I'm so grateful for her and all she's done for me. I'm glad we can still hold her and tell her we love her. I can't get enough of her smile and laughte<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">r.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I deeply miss the cheerleader she has been for me in my life. I can't just call and get advice from her. I can't joke about the dumb things I did growing up and tell her "you were right mom I should have listened to you". I saw the fight in her to be the amazing grandma I knew she wanted to be. Now it's hard to not feel like we are just people, with an unknown relationship, that come to say hi to her. She calls another elderly man in the nursing home her son.<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I live everyday with gratitude and don't get me wrong I am grateful for every moment with my mom. Yesterday was one tough moment for me. I know my mom. She loves flowers! She loved them more than anyone I know. For her to reject them and tell me she didn't want to take them with her after dinner was super hard for me. It took a lot for me to hold back my tears in front of everyone. Looking back today is a different story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Everyone do me a favor this week. Hug your mom. Tell her you love her. Call her and have a conversation with her. Laugh with her. Joke with her. I know my mom would have been into funny gif's and meme's. Send one... do it for me. Reminisce with her about the good and the bad. Ask her for her advice or recommendation. I didn't always see eye to eye with my mom but I sure do appreciate all that I learned from her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Written By Cindy's Son, Jon. </span></div>
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Cindy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13634193749677595336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-62028865045693842982019-02-28T14:13:00.000-08:002019-02-28T14:13:58.528-08:00Rare Disease Day - Frontotemporal Dementia<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today is Rare Disease Day! Would you have thought that <a href="https://ftdjourney.blogspot.com/2017/11/help-save-brain-frontotemporal-dementia.html">Frontotemporal Dementia</a> is a rare disease? I wouldn't have. A form of dementia on the rare disease list? Dementia is so common! No Way! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A disease or disorder is <b>defined as rare in the USA when it affects </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><i><br />Why is Frontotemporal Dementia a Rare Disease, you might ask?</i></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here is why and learn more about FTD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: medium-content-serif-font,Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; line-height: 1.58; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">· </span>FTD affects an estimated 60,000 Americans.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">*Compare this to 5.7 million people living with Alzheimer's in the US.* </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: medium-content-serif-font,Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; line-height: 1.58; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">· </span>Many in the medical community are still unfamiliar with FTD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: medium-content-serif-font,Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; line-height: 1.58; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">· </span>It takes an average of 3.6 years before getting a diagnosis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: medium-content-serif-font,Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; line-height: 1.58; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">· </span>The onset age ranges from 21-80 years old</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: medium-content-serif-font,Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; line-height: 1.58; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">· </span>FTD is the most common form of dementia for people under 60.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: medium-content-serif-font,Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; line-height: 1.58; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">· </span>FTD is frequently misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, depression, psychiatric disorders, Parkinson's Disease, or others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84); display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: medium-content-serif-font,Georgia,Cambria,"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0em; line-height: 1.58; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">· </span>FTD represents an estimated 10%-20% of all dementia cases.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This day and every day (to me) is to help raise awareness to this rare disease! My whole goal & purpose of this blog has been to raise awareness to Frontotemporal Dementia. I will always be a broken record, when it comes to this disease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I decided that I needed to let them eat, instead of talk to them. I started to walk away to my mom's room. As I started walking away, my mom's friend asked my mom "is that your daughter"? He asked her about two times. I was curious on what her answer would be, so I turned my head to see. My mom shook her head as to say "no". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A caregiver was helping another resident eat at the same table. She knew that I was my mom's daughter. She asked my mom "is that your daughter"? My mom shook her head again and said "no".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This may sound like a sad story, which in reality it is. I have been preparing myself for this recently, so it wasn't a complete shock.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am just thankful that my mom thinks I'm a cool person to be with and I make her feel good when I'm with her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A Daughter. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Now a Cool Person.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I may not be a daughter in the mind of my mom anymore, but I am someone that makes her feel good. I am thankful for that. My mom greets me with happiness every time that I see her. I am just thankful that she is still happy to see me & knows that I am someone that makes her feel special.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>"Why do we close our eyes when we pray,</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>when we cry, when we kiss, when we dream;</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>because the most beautiful things in our life</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>are not seen but <u><b>felt only by the heart</b></u>.</i></span></div>
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Cindy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13634193749677595336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-47361768073446510162019-01-15T09:16:00.000-08:002019-01-15T09:16:24.183-08:00What Is This?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My mom has started to ask us more questions lately, and they are usually asking the question "what is this?".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We explain what these items are to my mom. She listens and maybe says "oh". The saddest part about this is. . . . . no matter how much we try to explain it to her, she can not retain the information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A new day comes, and my mom will still ask the same question that she has asked before. "What is this?". Still having no idea what these same items above are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This Dementia Journey has made me be thankful for the most littlest things that most may never think of. I am thankful that I know what these items are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My mom will never know or remember again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'll keep remembering for her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had a special visitor visit Cindy at memory care last week. It was one of Cindy's best friend that she met during her working days, back in the early 2000's. Cindy would call her "Debbie, Debbie, Debbie". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Debbie came to visit Cindy, knowing that Cindy, wouldn't remember her. Debbie wanted to visit anyways.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was nervous of how it would go because my mom has been different lately. It went perfectly and there was no reason to feel nervous. Debbie came in with love in her heart and handled Cindy perfectly. My heart was filled this night, seeing the caring love, that was shown to us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Debbie showed Cindy pictures of both of them together. Debbie and her husband sang beautiful Christmas songs to us. They drew in a crowd of others that live at memory care, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This was a memorable night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you, Debbie, Debbie, Debbie, & Randy, for making our night by bringing in Christmas cheer and love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Everywhere we go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Christmas tree is up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Christmas decorations are hung. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Snow is falling. Snow is everywhere we look. On the ground, roads, and rooftops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christmas lights are up all around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christmas music is playing on the radio. Christmas movies are playing on the tv.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The gloves & scarf have been brought out for the first time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Life with Dementia and Christmas time seems so different, almost 5 years into Cindy's diagnosis. It's not quite the same. We try to make this time of year, as well as we can, for Cindy. Just being together, laughing and smiling, is enough for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We've been able to watch the snow fall, listen to Christmas music on the radio, look at the decorations, and look at the Christmas lights on the houses with Cindy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cindy might not know that it's Christmas time and December. She might not know the meaning of this time of year. That is okay. We hope she can just feel the love that we have for her and we only hope that we can bring a smile to her face.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hold your loved ones tight this holiday season and smile & laugh together. That is what we will be doing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We raised money for <b>The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration</b> & raised so much awareness to Frontotemporal Dementia.<br /><br /><b></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The usual response we hear, when we mention FTD, is that people have never heard of it before. It is a common occurrence to hear this. That was us, too. We hope that one day, everyone will have heard & will know about FTD!<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Thank you! Thank you, everyone! We can't thank you enough for all that came together to make this event successful!<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We were all busy that we didn't get many photos taken. These pictures are some of the photos that we were able to take. My favorite photo is Cindy's 3 grandchildren wearing their AFTD sponsor shirts, in support of their grandma, who has FTD. A priceless photo to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><br />I've been thinking a lot lately. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've been thinking that I will never hear my mom say these sentences to me, by herself, again . . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am so thankful for you!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you for all you do!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I missed you!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm so glad that you are here!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I need your help!</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's sad, but it's true. It makes me sad that my mom isn't able to express herself anymore. She has stopped texting me her "I love you" texts, for awhile now, too. Texting was the last way she was writing/telling me, "I love you".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She is able to show me these things in <b><u>SMALL GESTURES</u></b> though, and I'm thankful that she is still able to do that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My mom shows me her huge big smile and laugh when she sees me. That smile and laugh shows me that she is happy to see me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We always have a routine where we go to my mom's room first, before we leave somewhere. My mom will put her arm around me first, and squeeze my arm a few times, while we are walking to her room. This is one of the only gestures my mom will do right now that expresses to me her love and appreciation. I always hold onto this gesture, and appreciate it. I know I have a smile on my face when she does this to me, because I notice it every time. It is one of the only gestures, that my mom is able to do, to show her love for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have learned that you will never, ever, fully appreciate something, in it's entirety, until it's the last thing you have left or until it's gone. I never knew how valuable a simple gesture is until now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Simple gestures are bigger than you think. So big.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Next time someone touches you, squeezes you, gives you a giant hug, gives you a high five. . . notice it and embrace it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm so thankful for the simple gestures in life! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Simple gestures are all that we have left now, because of Dementia! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Simple gestures mean so much, when it comes to Dementia!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm happy to announce that we are hosting a fundraiser event to raise awareness and money for The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. All donations and money will go directly to AFTD to help with research, support, education, awareness, and advocacy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are doing this fundraiser in honor of Cindy & all others who are going through FTD or have experienced it.<br /><br />Cindy was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia, back in April 2014, at the age of 56. She is now 61 years old. She has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She currently resides in a memory care facility. Come, meet, greet, and take a photo with Cindy. We will have her at this event for those who'd like to say "hi" to her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please share, donate, or purchase a plate to help us find a cure and help support families dealing with Frontotemporal Dementia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />We were able to spend the weekend with Cindy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We did a lot of fun things and some not so fun things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We started off the weekend, on Friday, with pampering Cindy with a shower, manicure, and pedicure! ;) This picture below is a reminder to me that. . . . . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A caregiver, in all honestly, needs as much help as they can get. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you for your help this day, Paul.</span></div>
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I felt like I was running up and down, around and around, getting a workout to help the nurse & doctor with my mom. I had to help my mom do everything and at times she seemed confused at what they were asking her to do. She continuously was trying to pull out the needles and she kept unhooking the monitoring equipment. I'm not sure the exact names of these items in the rooms.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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My mom hated when the blood pressure cuff would tighten up on her arm. She looked like it hurt her when it did that. She hated getting her blood drawn and wanted to pull her arm away when the needle was inserted. She especially hated getting a catheter in her, and it took an Ativan to get her to cooperate. I think we can all agree and understand where Cindy was coming from with the catheter. Those are never fun to have to be inserted and to not know why, can only be frustrating. She kept wanting to pull her catheter out and take off the tape that attached the tube to her thigh.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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We spent a hour there, and I felt mentally exhausted after leaving. Cindy was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (the first, that we know of, since she's had Dementia) and she has a bed/pressure sore on her bottom. She is now on an antibiotic for a week, and we hope she'll be back to herself soon. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">She was a trooper. I felt bad watching all she had to go through, and her not understanding why she was having everything done to her.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br />We ended the night shoe shopping . . . . in Cindy's closet. My mom has been super repetitive at certain things since she has had dementia. She has always wanted to wear her same shoes. We finally were able to take her old shoes away, that were getting holes and wearing out. We found her slippers in her closet that she has not worn since they were given to her. She received them this last Christmas. She is loving wearing them around where she lives.<br /><br />Shopping therapy is just what we needed to end the night. ;)</span><br />
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</span>Cindy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13634193749677595336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758847018980619327.post-616324453571871612018-07-17T12:02:00.000-07:002018-07-17T12:02:06.952-07:00Tips For Someone with Dementia To Enjoy A Family Reunion or Larger Crowds - Our Family Reunion Time with Cindy <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My mom was able to go to her Family Reunion last month. Her sister, Linda, was so kind & put the family reunion together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was a little hesitant to myself, and wondered how my mom would do around a lot of people. I think my mom surprised us all and did so well. She lasted for at least 6 hours in the evening and past her bedtime.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Cindy was super excited to go see her son & sister, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and, of course, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to hang out with me (Natalie).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(These ideas worked for us and might not work for everyone)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. <b>Be careful to not overload your loved one, all at once.</b> We would sit my mom away from the crowd, and people would come talk to her for a minute, and then let her be. This seemed like it worked really well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. <b>Play music on a phone with ear phones. </b>I would play music for my mom to entertain her. She loves music so much. My mom would just listen to music on Pandora. She sang and danced a few times, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. <b>Wheelchair ride.</b> My mom couldn't walk to where we were going to, so luckily there was a wheelchair available for her to use. We included her in the activities, and she got to go for a ride out in the nature. She was able to look at the beauty surrounding her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. <b>Movie time. </b>We have Vudu on our phones. We put on "The Greatest Showman" for my mom to watch, and so she could be entertained some more. She loved watching the movie and hearing the music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5.<b> Dinner time.</b> We had my mom sit away from the crowd, so she could eat her dinner. There were 3 of us that ate dinner with her. I believe the less overloaded she gets, the better my mom does.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. <b>Bathroom Breaks.</b> Staying near a bathroom is always such a good thing for us. It makes it easier to access & is just so much easier in general.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. <b>Visits.</b> One on one interactions are easier for my mom to follow. She would have one on one visits here, and there with different people. This seems easier for my mom because she has a hard time listening & communicating. She isn't able to conversate much, but she can sure smile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8. <b>Pack Snacks. </b>My mom becomes quieter when she is hungry. A good idea is to pack some snacks in your purse to give your loved one, in case, it takes a little longer for the main food to be prepared.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These tips do just that for Cindy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cindy couldn't fully enter our family reunion world. We helped her so she could stay in her own Dementia world, which made it easier, and more enjoyable for her.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you, Linda, for the awesome family reunion!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My family and closest friends have seen me at my lowest points. They've seen me cry more times than I'd like to admit. I like to show a strong face, but the truth is behind the internet, I do cry, more than I'd like to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm taking this story back into time. Back into the year 2014. This was during the weeks we were taking my mom to the neurologist, to figure out what had been going on with my mom, to see why she was acting so strange, & also learning the sad news.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was at work leaning over with my head down on top of my arms on the desk. I had tears streaming down my arms onto the desk below. Unfortunately, a few people at work got to see my tears. The tears seemed like they were because my heart felt broken into a million pieces. I was losing my mom and I really just could not comprehend it all. I never imagined that I would hear the words,<b> "Your mom has Frontotemporal Dementia. There is no cure and it is eventually fatal."</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, I am my mom's only daughter, so our bond was super close.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On this occasion at work, there was a friend that happened to see me at my worst. I was super sad at the news. He gave me one of the greatest speeches that has stuck with me. This is just the short version of our conversation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>He said. . .</b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Think back to ALL of your trials throughout your life". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"You made it through them, right?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Yes, I did."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>He said . . .</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"I know it's super hard right now, but you will get through this. Just like you have gotten through all your other trials."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm here to say it has been 4 years since this moment in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It has gotten easier for me to cope with, 4 years later. It has been hard, but I have gotten through this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My friend was right. . . . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Looking back, I'm so grateful for this conversation and the time that was put into this conversation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope this message touches someone that needs to hear these words. I felt like I needed to share this story today and I felt compelled to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Just like after a storm. . . </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">and the sun comes out & reappears.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I heard the words, <b>"how do I do this"</b>, blurted out of my mom's mouth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was busy putting away my mom's shower supplies, after she had showered, when I heard these words. I glanced over at my mom as she was holding up her hair elastic to her head.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I quickly stopped what I was doing, and told her she didn't need to worry about it, because I would help her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Typically the inside of me would have stopped, felt shocked, & sad at the same time. These kind of questions my mom asks, shows me the progression of the <b><u>Frontotemporal Dementia,</u> </b>she has. I have become accustomed to hearing stuff like this lately. On this day, it didn't phase me. Maybe, because I have been helping my mom with her hair for years, and I already know she needs help to put her hair up how she likes it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Instead, I told my mom something similar to this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I started combing my mom's hair and told my mom that she use to do my hair, like I was doing hers. She replied with a question "I did?". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I told my mom that, <b>" I am now doing your hair, like you once did for me."</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I always try to reassure her, that I will always be there to help her, so she feels comforted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have learned with Dementia, that I am blessed to be able to do the things for my mom, that she once did for me. I am now returning the favor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This just shows that something, as easy as putting hair up in a ponytail, is HARD and IMPOSSIBLE for someone in the later stages of Dementia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some examples of Cindy's texts to me lately . . . . I'm the text in yellow and she's the one in gray.</span><br />
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Cindy might have a new ride soon in the form of a wheelchair. The doctor ordered her one because she's had a harder time walking lately. The doctor ordered physical therapy, too. We'll see how that turns out with her Dementia, and if they can get her to do the therapy. <br style="display: inline;" /> <br style="display: inline;" /> Cindy is still doing well in her own world. It seems like she has entered a newer stage of Dementia that we are still trying to figure out. She's more quiet. She has lost a lot of meaning of words and conversations are hard. We communicate with music, hugs, and our smiles. She loves her music. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span>
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