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    About Me

    I lost my husband of 49 years this past December. Its so hard because we married when I was 17, and he was the love of my life....almost like I didn't know life without him. Its been almost 8 months now and not getting any easier. I would not want him back the way he was, and I know this, but its so hard to be alone.

    Interests

    I like playing games on the computer at night because night has become my worst enemy. I am trying to socialize more and spend time with my family, but it doesn't take the place of him, and nothing can.

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    August 24

    • gaylef gave brominmae a Hug 4:05pm

      I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my husband to Alzheimers last December, one week after his 74th…  

    January 29

  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for September 10, 2007

      Mood September 10, 2007 2:08am

      WOW!!  My husband laughed out loud Friday....something he hasn't done in so long.  We had to get up at 6 and get ready to go to …

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      From nurselew September 14, 2007

      Sending you a hug from Rochester, NY. I work as a nurse on an alzheimers unit at a nursing home, so I know what you deal with every day. I am online a lot if you ever need someone to chat with.

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      From queenofthepalace September 10, 2007

      that's wonderful!!

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      From jlps September 5, 2007

      Thank you for your reply on how approx. long.

    • I’m With You

      From overload August 27, 2007

      thank you

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      From overload August 26, 2007

      Thank you! I need all the help I can get!!! OL

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    • Close Alzheimer's Disease
      Stage: Advanced

      Caregiver for my husband diagnosed with Alz. over 2 years ago. He has got so much worse in the last few months and see changes almost daily.

      Treatments

      Namenda Not Working
      Has been on this for over 2 years...I don't know if its doing any good because he hasn't improved.
      Pets Not Working
      He doesn't like pets..we had a cat but he never paid att. to him before. Got a beautiful yellow lab for him but same thing.. No interest
      Razadyne Not Working
      Have not seen improvement and been on this med. for over 2 years
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