Midlife’s A Trip

4 Responses to “Alzheimer and Friendship”

1. 

   Rod
   

   27. Feb, 2008

   Hey, Karen,

   Thanks for sharing this story and I hope that there might be some improvement in the treatments of these diseases soon. Many of your readers are, I’m certain, like you and me, dealing with the late life conditions our parents are experiencing.

   My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago, just as my family and I were leaving the city where she lives. Fortunately, my father left her well enough cared for that we were able to hire a wonderful woman, originally from the Bahamas, to act as her principle care giver.

   I hope that this next election cycle sees an improved health care system for all Americans and greater research spending on the science which can lead to cures for Alzheimer’s, diabetes and a host of other cronic medical conditions.

   My thoughts are with you, your mother and your friend.

   All the best,

   Rod
2. 

   Karen
   

   01. Mar, 2008

   Thanks Rod. I too am hoping for better funding for research breakthoughs in the treatment and ultimate cure of Al and other chronic diseases that especially impact those of us in midlife.
3. 

   rosie
   

   05. Mar, 2008

   Thanks for this post. It lets us know how important love and support is in weaving past the complexity of the disease. So much is a mystery but the miracle is that love can do wonders in healing.
4. 

   Karen
   

   07. Mar, 2008

   Thanks for inspirational perspective, Rosie.