Quite a week for wife, diagnosed with Alzheimers and Parkinson

Posted by geppetto @geppetto, Feb 23 10:08am

Tau plasma blood test showed Alzheimer's "present". Then DAT scan show suggestive of Parkinson's with Luey bodies. Should be quite a journey! Already forgetting to shower, speech is beginning to slur and walking gate is noticeably slower and deliberate.

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geppetto | @geppetto | Mar 7 6:40pm

I've seen some of those traits but are random at best. Along with what I read early on is "there is no cavalry coming" I find patience and understanding best ways to go.

greff | @greff | Mar 7 7:19pm

In reply to @1995victoria "May your journey bring you kind memories and peace" + (show)

Thank you. God bless. 🙏

greff | @greff | Mar 7 7:20pm

In reply to @celia16 "Thank you for sharing. The progressive is astounding. Her age so young. You are amazing. Deep..." + (show)

Thank you very much. God bless

greff | @greff | Mar 7 7:24pm

In reply to @jimdianne "Your story brought a tear to my eyes. You are a great man and husband." + (show)

Thank you for your kind words. I'm sure not the man I want to be but I hope God will continue to teach me to Love like He does. My wife has been such a blessing in my life. Even though I have Jesus, I feel lonely without my love with me all the time. Learning to live life without my wife by my side is overwhelming at times. But I am co.forted knowing the God has her in His hands. 🙏