BunniD, I live in a senior apartment complex, and this weekend I will be showing, 'Still Alice'. People keep asking if I really want to show it. Yes, because of all I have learnt on AgingCare and Rick's Blog, ect. We need to be more aware. We need to be more prepared. We need to talk about this issue before it's too late to talk and plan. I have ordered Rick's book and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival. OK, my son ordered for me, and, never asked any questions. Am I in denial or him. Since I am in the beginning stages, I want to know more.

Great starting point. Unfortunately, the folks I usually deal with remain in denial for sometimes years, when a crisis ensues.

I see what is happening with you. I am not Rick Phelps, but I would like to thank him for his articles. I really enjoy the couple that I have read, but I would like to talk with you if you don't mind.
I have a problem too. Right now they are calling it forgetfulness, possibly dementia. I wondered why there are wires on your floor?

I get what you mean about computers. I have a degree and if I am super careful, I can remember how it works, but I watched my Dad forget how to use his, before his AlZ kicked into a place where he couldn't get out of a locked bathroom, and he was a plumber. Now my Mom, who is becoming confused at times, but I think it is nothing like Dad's has troubles with her computer, but I think it is the caretakers messing with her settings to make her feel like she is confused so they can put her in a place where they lo-jack ya and you never see the light of day again. A place like where they put my Dad until he died 14 months later. I'm 65. Like Dad, I have tripped over wires laid out on the floor 3 times and have had 33 shoulder surgeries because I can't get it that I can't manuver past wires on the floor. Also My Dad and I loved Music. As he grew weaker, he forget about the music. I love music and have worked shooting it on stage for quite a while. It was my passion and now I can't figure out how to set up face to face time online with my mom so I can see her and talk to her. So yes, She doesn't have Alzhiemers. She still drives a car. Daddy on the other hand couldn't drive his self to the store and back in a scooter,, about when they put him away. I hope your disease is progressing slowly. thanks for your article and blog.

I enjoyed reading a couple of chapters of your book. I guess I haven't realized as much as I thought I had. I appreciate what you are saying, and Thank you!

Bless you! What a difficult story to tell. Thank you for helping others.

Well Rick, you are right. Although I have seen the neurologist, and waiting on some tests... This blog's title is correct. Yesterday I said to my sister, these biscuits are good until April 26. She looked at me and stated that it was May. I replied, and so these are still good.

You know, when she told that the date was almost a month ago, I was stunned. It wasn't until this afternoon that I came back to your post, and realized that had been an "aha" moment. Thanks for keeping us on our toes.

Wonderfully written testimony. Thank-You

Rick Phelps, you are a real hero. I am reading your work, and I am humbled, inspired and impressed. You are doing a real service to your fellow human beings. Your outrage at there not being serious funding and help for caregivers, is righteous. Bless you.

Thank you for sharing this