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Loss of My Life, My Future Because of Alzheimer’s.

Posted by SusanEllen66 @SusanEllen66, Aug 26, 2024

I’m finally realizing that my brain is not functioning properly and that I’m losing touch. I guess I have not really thought much about me, until I saw a video of other’s. They were also Alzheimer’s patients and upon hearing them express their feelings and crying through it I cried watching them.
For me it really hit home.
I’m grieving for my loss of me. I don’t want to disappear slowly causing so much suffering for me m and my family.

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sisyphus | @sisyphus | Apr 25 12:35am

As one in eighties, I have the feeling that I may be getting the beginnings of this issue, so I've been reading a lot..from reliable sources. Indeed just yesterday there was this article in the Times that stated that most of what is good for general health also helps with dementia, esp healthy BP, fit body, good sleep and being active both in body AND mind with what stimulates our brain into deeper thinking, and most of all, SOCIAL Connection with others that is Not superficial but close and caring, helps to stave off or slow down its progression.

So I do keep a diet rich in variety, mostly plant-based, fowl or sea food as is often recommended for best results.
So here's the article from NYT that I subscribe to:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/well/dementia-stroke-depression-prevention.html

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gmajane2 | @gmajane2 | Apr 25 9:25am
In reply to @mablesmith "SusanEllen66 I Was just diagnosed with MCI this past year. Family members say the same "you're..." + (show)
@mablesmith

SusanEllen66 I Was just diagnosed with MCI this past year. Family members say the same "you're okay". My answer is you don't live with me. My husband knows differently. The future scares me when I think of what may happen but Christ is indeed in control. We are blessed. This Mayo Clinic Connect has helped me but has also opened my eyes as to what might be ahead for my husband in caring for me.

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I can totally relate.

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Joann Lakes | @joannlakes55 | Apr 25 11:11am

I see myself disappearing every day. I feel myself shredding my life of everything I am and the life l have lived. Why am I loosing me?

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roslynroslyn | @roslynroslyn | May 7 7:22pm

Where did you see this video?
It’s scary to watch and scary to feel. I hope you have good support. Difficult to go thru 😢

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