family matters

[kaydeefalls]

An e-mail from my mother:

I left Friday night for Connecticut and just got back last night. We moved Grandma into the Alzheimer's home, and she's doing really well. Didn't want to go, but by the next day had forgotten, of course, and was totally enjoying it. Talking to the other women (who knows what kind of conversations they have) and smiling

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[newredshoes]

That happened to the patriarch on my mother's paternal side. It's very hard; I'm sorry it's happened to your family too. *hugs, for whatever they're worth*

[kaydeefalls]

Yeah. It happens to a lot of people. Which is why stem cell research is GOOD. *hugs*

[brightest_blue]

*hugs* Sorry about your grandmother, but I'm glad the transition went well. That's what's so discouraging about Alzheimers is that patients are often in great physical health. Hopefully, she has no idea what's really going on.

And WORD on the stem cell research.

[kaydeefalls]

...yeah. *hugs back*

[sheldrake]

So here's a big "fuck you" to every redneck bastard who opposes stem cell research, research that could help cure or at least ameliorate this disease, because this is my grandmother, and no one should have to go through this.

Yep, I will join you in that. Both my grandmothers had Alzheimers; it's possible my uncle may have it too. It's one of the things I fear most, mainly for my parents. My mother makes half-jokes about her memory going, and I really, really wish she wouldn't.

[kaydeefalls]

Oh, god yes. I'm terrified that my mother will be next, and then me. *shudders*

[kaydeefalls]

Thanks. *sighs* At least we've had plenty of time to prepare ourselves for it.

[msilverstar]

That's horrible, I'm so sorry. But the long-term memories are often the last to go, maybe she still has some stories to tell?

[kaydeefalls]

Here's hoping. Thanks.