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Health & Fitness > The Slow Descent
 

The Slow Descent

Ted and I watched I'll Be Me, the documentary about Glen
Campbell's descent into Alzheimer's disease. It was
interesting and informative but Ted said he would not
watch it again because it depressed him to know what his
future contained. Glen Campbell was placed in a nursing
facility shortly after the documentary was made.

I see Ted becoming withdrawn and needing long explanations
for every day happenings. His only chore is supervising
the robotic vac and he often docks it without cleaning it.
He is cold all the time, paranoid and stubborn. I am not
complaining, just noting his symptoms.

I am also very grateful that I am physically able to do
what needs to be done around the house and in the yard.
I am so mindful of the old saying about use it or lose it.
Ted sleeps so much of the day, going back to bed just after
breakfast, getting up briefly for lunch and resting until
four or five in the afternoon.

On a happier note, Laura presents her fashion collection
at Oklahoma State University on Friday evening. We are
meeting Linda and Sara in Stillwater and attending
together. We will all spend the night. Laura has been
sewing frantically and will probably have 6 garments
to present.

That also happens to be Adrienne's birthday so we have
scheduled her birthday dinner for Thursday night.
The both graduate this spring so it is a landmark for
both of them. I am so proud of them.

posted on Apr 12, 2016 3:50 AM ()

Comments:

That's sad about Ted. A cure probably won't come soon enough. But as Kristi says, he's fortunate to have you in good health. I hope our dear Kristi is getting the idea that rushing retirement and older age isn't really a good idea.
comment by jjoohhnn on Apr 12, 2016 10:48 AM ()
I think she knows that. Old age comes too soon and I would have worked
another ten years if I had known then what I know now. You lose a
chunk of your identity when you quit working.
reply by elderjane on Apr 12, 2016 2:38 PM ()
Thank you sweetie. Laura's garments look professional. Fashion design
has been a great major for her. I just know that she will be a big
success.
comment by elderjane on Apr 12, 2016 9:08 AM ()
Yay for the fun things! And just to note when I worked at the retirement center the people who would walk daily and do activities really did seem better overall, so kudos to you lady
Sounds hard with Ted. He is blessed to have you.
comment by kristilyn3 on Apr 12, 2016 3:57 AM ()

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