Dementia/Parkinsons

[Macca]

Rang my oldest friend from primary school in Gin Gin qld as well as we trained together in Bundaberg. Saw her in Townsville last Oct and she was still not too bad with the above problems . Have spoken frequently over the past 12 mths but yesterday she did not know who I was until I said my Christian name! Not looking forward to the visit next month but am going to take my nursing photo albums up with me. The combination of Dementia and Parkinson's does not help the situation either. Of course if this rain keeps up we will not be going Nth at all.

[TassyJim]

I watched my father battle dementia for 7 years.
Now we have my mother-in-law on her 5th year.
Every visit is stressful for my wife, not knowing what to expect.
We usually manage to give a few moments of joy and that is enough to satisfy us.
A genuine smile is the best medicine.

Jim

[Shirley]

Friend at bowls husband has Parkinson's & onset Dementia so sad, a handful to look after at times.