I was recently diagnosed with dementia/early Alzheimer's. The one positive thing that has come of this diagnosis is that my life is slowing down. I won't be running here and there. I am planning to keep life very simple. I want to enjoy all that I can, including the arrival of my first grandchild - a beautiful girl. Till then, I will write about my experiences and take the time to read, think, drink hot chocolate and crochet. I have a great gift....permission to slow down.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
What to do now
In late August I went for my official assessment. Jeff, after filling out a major stack of forms, took me to see a specialist to determine disability vs ability. This guy does nothing but test and evaluates brains ....and after 2+ hours I was so exhausted that I slept the rest of the day. Remember your SATs.....this was that on steroids.
A few weeks later...voila. ...I am officially disabled. I wish I wasn't. I kept hoping they would find me ok.
Just to let you know....I am still me....with a very bad memory. Feel free....PLEASE....to share memories with me. I would love to hear from you....my friends.
At this point...short term memory is rotten. Old memories are pretty good. Don't ask me for directions or the date. I couldn't remember a list of paired words...even though he told me over and over.
Where does this take me?
Straight to my computer and the Family History Center to find family members hitherto unknown.
; )
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