Alzheimer's
Effects of the Disease20 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
I an a nurse on an Alzheimer's unit, so I can relate to your words. The short term memory is gone but the long term memory can go back quite a few years. Excellent use of words that accurately captures the feel of this illness.
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I an a nurse on an Alzheimer's unit, so I can relate to your words. The short term memory is gone but the long term memory can go back quite a few years. Excellent use of words that accurately captures the feel of this illness.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2025
Comment from Tom Horonzy
My mother-in-law was also plagued with the Big A disease. Horrible to see the flame get doused even while a person remains somewhat alive. I hope they can find a cure sooner than later, as I worry that I, as brilliant as I am, will be a shuttered mess if my head went aweigh.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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My mother-in-law was also plagued with the Big A disease. Horrible to see the flame get doused even while a person remains somewhat alive. I hope they can find a cure sooner than later, as I worry that I, as brilliant as I am, will be a shuttered mess if my head went aweigh.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Tom,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I think we all worry about it. Keep your mind active and that helps. They have medication that can slow it down, but no cure yet.
I'm sure you will not lose your brilliance :)
Cecilia
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If and when I do - :(( - I'll become double-chinned.
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Tom,
You are too funny. I bet you were a hoot when you were in the Navy.
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Me, a HOOT? Not unless it was in BOOT camp. I mentally cried a lot there -
Boo-Hoo
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HAHAHAHAHAHA
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Your conversation sounds like the one I had with my mother. She had an illness like Alzheimer's but her illness is hereditary. When she could still speak, she described my funeral. But she lost speech and still lasted 6 more horrible years.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Your conversation sounds like the one I had with my mother. She had an illness like Alzheimer's but her illness is hereditary. When she could still speak, she described my funeral. But she lost speech and still lasted 6 more horrible years.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Carol,
Thank you for the great review. I am sorry to hear about your mother. It's hard watching them lose themselves to this disease.
Cecilia
Comment from artisart4u
Yes, it is one of the biggest diseases that happens to aging people. A friend of mine just passed away, with this disease. I guess a lot of times we think we are distracted when we forget things, that could be a warning sign.
I like your poem about your mother. Meaning it was nicely put together. It is sad to see someone slowly pass away.
Good luck with your poem have people think about this disease.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Yes, it is one of the biggest diseases that happens to aging people. A friend of mine just passed away, with this disease. I guess a lot of times we think we are distracted when we forget things, that could be a warning sign.
I like your poem about your mother. Meaning it was nicely put together. It is sad to see someone slowly pass away.
Good luck with your poem have people think about this disease.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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artisart4u,
Thank you for the great review. Yes, there are so many warning signs that often get missed in the beginning of the disease.
Cecilia
Comment from Sugarray77
Cecilia, I so enjoyed reading this well-written poem. You did a really good job with this one. I could identify with your subject because my mother had severe dementia and my father too. It is never easy, is it??? Hugs!
Melissa
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Cecilia, I so enjoyed reading this well-written poem. You did a really good job with this one. I could identify with your subject because my mother had severe dementia and my father too. It is never easy, is it??? Hugs!
Melissa
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Melissa,
Thank you for the great review. It is sad thing to watch your loved one's fade away.
Cecilia
Comment from DonandVicki
I can relate to your sad poem, I was in boot camp (August, Friday 13th 1965) when I was informed that my grandmother, whom I loved dearly, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Dying in one's sleep is ultimately, a blessing
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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I can relate to your sad poem, I was in boot camp (August, Friday 13th 1965) when I was informed that my grandmother, whom I loved dearly, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Dying in one's sleep is ultimately, a blessing
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Don,
Thank you for the great review. I'm sorry your grandma suffered from it. It's a horrible disease.
Cecilia
Comment from teafor2
Cecilia, this title, the selected picture, the theme, and tone of your staccato phrases are all complimentary and serves to indicate the devastation of this horrific disease...It is estimated 6.9 million American
ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia today. Sorry for
your loss, and thanks for sharing this gut-wrenching write with FS. teafor2
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Cecilia, this title, the selected picture, the theme, and tone of your staccato phrases are all complimentary and serves to indicate the devastation of this horrific disease...It is estimated 6.9 million American
ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia today. Sorry for
your loss, and thanks for sharing this gut-wrenching write with FS. teafor2
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Teafor2,
Thank you for the great review. It is a horrible disease.
Cecilia
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You are welcome. teafor2
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Yes, and that long term varies in scope, it seems, from visit to visit... a sad but well-written offering here, my lady -- points out both emotionally and literally the effects of the horrible disease... Thanx for sharing your pen! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Yes, and that long term varies in scope, it seems, from visit to visit... a sad but well-written offering here, my lady -- points out both emotionally and literally the effects of the horrible disease... Thanx for sharing your pen! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Yvette,
Thank you for the beautiful review. It is hard watching them fade.
My mother always talked about her mother and father all the time.
Short term memory wasn't there. Poor thing.
Cecilia
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, that is so sad. My dad had Alzheimer's in his last years but I don't think he ever forgot who he was or who his immediate family was. He was so shocked to learn he had great-grandchildren but immediately forgot.
Thanks for sharing! It's a scary thing to imagine losing our memories.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Oh, that is so sad. My dad had Alzheimer's in his last years but I don't think he ever forgot who he was or who his immediate family was. He was so shocked to learn he had great-grandchildren but immediately forgot.
Thanks for sharing! It's a scary thing to imagine losing our memories.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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Lyenochka,
Thank you for the wonderful review. Yeah, with Alzheimer's they lose their short term memory for some reason.
Cecilia
Comment from Karen Cherry
My momma's mom had it, and talked about being a race car driver. And playing and winning sports. she was delusional but upbeat. My dads mom saw people coming out of the television to steal her fake jewelry. My Dad became paranoid and very ugly, not at all like him. My mom faded away bit by bit. And at the end, fought with my sister Lynda who was her main caregiver. Not like my Mom at all. Me and my sisters, play games together, do puzzles. We eat better, do all kinds of different words games, and learn who to do new things. And we read a lot. All those things build new synapses and stave off the brain stealers.
So Far So Good. :-) Karen
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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My momma's mom had it, and talked about being a race car driver. And playing and winning sports. she was delusional but upbeat. My dads mom saw people coming out of the television to steal her fake jewelry. My Dad became paranoid and very ugly, not at all like him. My mom faded away bit by bit. And at the end, fought with my sister Lynda who was her main caregiver. Not like my Mom at all. Me and my sisters, play games together, do puzzles. We eat better, do all kinds of different words games, and learn who to do new things. And we read a lot. All those things build new synapses and stave off the brain stealers.
So Far So Good. :-) Karen
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025
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I'm with you. I challenge myself with puzzles and read a lot too.
Thank you for the great review my friend.
Cecilia
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What's your favorite author of fiction lately? Mine is Clive Cussler and Lee Childs lately.
Karen
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The author who is my all time favorite was John Saul. I have read every book he ever wrote. He is twisted and that's why I like it.
I am a big crime junkie and I really haven't been reading a lot lately.
Cecilia
