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Lost friends since telling them about small vessel disease
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (59)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with dementia last year.
My neighbors are now distant. I don’t know why. It’s their loss not mine. I’ve made new friends because of my illness. I have volunteers around me now, and they bring me joy!
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It is your neighbors’ issue, and do not blame yourself. I saw this when my husband was diagnosed with dementia. Some people stayed away, but others moved closer to help. The funny thing was that even when I thought I knew someone well, I couldn’t predict if they would stay or go.
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That's good you got new friends and volunteers around you.