Because it is such a critical piece of our family story and my faith journey, I digress from the story of my dad to tell you about my mother’s cancer diagnosis. My mother’s health was …
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The Dreaded “C” Word
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Do Not Listen to My Daughter!
So you have your legal paperwork in order, power of attorney, health care directive – should be smooth sailing, right? No, just when I thought I had a grip, surprises were just around the corner. …
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The Initial Diagnosis
Neurologist Dr. Smith, upon our request, scheduled an MRI, then referred us to a neurologist I’ll call Dr. Gazhail. Patty volunteered to take him to a series of appointments to seek a diagnosis for his …
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Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
The family put our heads together and came up with a list of symptoms. The following are notes given to Dad’s Primary Care Physician in December 2005. Changes Re: Changes we have noticed in our …
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No Lack of Regrets
My father had found his own doctor, a kind and highly intelligent physician specializing in the elderly. We saw him together several times, I’ll call him Dr. Smith. Dad’s main complaint was “dizziness”, which can …
