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Linda Benton's avatar

I am new to your blog; found your blog before Zi really KNEW what was happening to my life partner of 50 years. Recently got confirmation of Alzheimer's diagnosis. We married in med school & have had a lovely life of family, friends & travel. Prior to his retirement,

I watched his behavior and speech change & I even kept notes to see if I could identify a trigger. Was it a medication, a brain tumor, long COVID? Then I wondered the worst -Lewey body, alzheimers, or the Bruce Willis dementia? Because he was a physician, it was hard to get him to the doctor for evaluation. And harder to push them to look further and deeper into what I saw.

He's now on the newest infusion treatment for Alzheimer's. Say a prayer.

Do I know you're taking a break--but before you sign off , I just wanted you to know that the BEST tool for "dealing" was your post about separating the disease from the person & giving it a name. This has been so helpful in keeping my frustration in check & compartmentalizing my feelings about his behavior. Thank you, thank you!! And God-speed in your journey to find peace and hopefully joy in YOUR LIFE! You only get one; so glad you're embracing some "all about YOU" activities!!

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John Lehr's avatar

This is fantastic. Thank you!!

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