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    retired through ill health. divorced 2 children 6 fantastic lifesaving grandchildren. lone carer for mother who is 77. father died 2 years ago which seemed to bring to light the difficulties with mum. depression and terrible memory loss no diagnosis as g.p. unhelpful. hobbies cinema, theatre, day trips which i feel will become a thing of the past/ have just one very good friend who as well as grandchildren is lifesaver

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    • Journal Entry for November 16, 2007

      Mood November 16, 2007 7:19pm

      well today i've felt lonely have,nt seen grandchildren for 5 days which for me is a long time.But came on site tonite and had recieved some …

    • Journal Entry for November 10, 2007

      Mood November 10, 2007 6:03pm

      hi well today i had a good day went out with friend. left mum usual line by line simple instructions. left a flask as she over fills kettle' put …

    • Journal Entry for November 9, 2007

      Mood November 9, 2007 5:30pm

      hi I'm very new to this situation but have spent hours reading the messages which have helped so much finaly picked up courage to join. Mum …

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      From altinkum December 31, 2007

      Hi i have not heard from you for a while,i hope you are ok and i wanted to say Happy New Year i really hope 08 is kind to us all.

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      From sammygirl December 20, 2007

      Haven't seen or heard anything from you in a while. Hope you are well and wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas!

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      From pat1066 December 7, 2007

      Sending you a big hug!!! I can relate to what you're saying, my Dad who is also 77 has Alz Disease and I too feel like I've lost him.

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      From oregon November 21, 2007

      You, too. Are you having a big day?I have to work but it's like double overtime ca-ching!Our daughter and her partner and our granddaughter brought turkey and trimmings over for dinner on Monday and we had a lovely evening.. Hope yours goes well.

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      From rocasi November 21, 2007

      Thanks for the hug. Have a Great Thanksgiving. rocasi

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    • Close Dementia

      i moved in with mum and dad 5 years ago after selling my home to help look after my dad. dad passed away suddenly 2 and a half years ago. mum came very depressed and withdrawn. slowly her memory became worse and worse. i am the sole carer i also suffer from depression and unable to work because of it. i feel when my dad died i also lost my mum. our relationship has changed from mother and daughter to daughter carer mum needs so much help remembering things.i am joining to try to help me cope

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