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  • The Dreaded “C” Word

    Posted by Nancy P on January 26, 2019December 23, 2018

    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 …

    Senior Medical Care
    2 2 comments on “The Dreaded “C” Word”
  • Do Not Listen to My Daughter!

    Posted by Nancy P on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

    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.  …

    Dad and Me, Dementia, Legal Documents, Senior Medical Care
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  • The Initial Diagnosis

    Posted by Nancy P on January 14, 2019January 15, 2019

    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 …

    Dementia, Senior Medical Care, Vascular Dementia
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  • Signs and Symptoms of Dementia

    Posted by Nancy P on January 12, 2019December 21, 2018

    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 …

    Dementia, Senior Medical Care
    3 3 comments on “Signs and Symptoms of Dementia”
  • No Lack of Regrets

    Posted by Nancy P on January 9, 2019January 3, 2019

    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 …

    Dad and Me, Dementia, Lewy Body, Senior Medical Care
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