Just learned today that a good friend, a few years older than me, is suffering dementia. I’ve been through this with other friends in the last twenty years, so I’m loaded with expectations. Most of them aren’t good. But medical technology keeps advancing and I hope that my buddy and his family don’t endure what many others have gone through.
Fingers crossed, you know?
Michael Seidel, writer 
Hi Michael. I understand, I really do. To explain, several of my hubby’s family have had that before they passed on to the next realm. He is 69 this year, and he has what I would say is normal memory loss at our age. But he is paranoid that every memory mistake and forgetful moment is signs that he is failing. I think the anxiety alone is making the issue worse. I want him to relax, as I am really capable of ribbing him if he really does have a senior moment. So I have to be very careful of pointing out any memory misstep, memory loss, or just reassuring him he can still think. I think of the movie that the term Gaslighting comes from, how very easy it would be to do this to him … But 34 years of good times prevents me from doing it … very often. 😀😂😋😛😎 Hugs
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Hey Scottie, I feel for both of you. It’s tough to go through, and tough to witness. No an easy existence all around. Hugs ‘n cheers, M
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Oh Michael. I am not trying to make light of your friend’s situation, nor anyone in that place. Just adding my own dealing with it. I do sympathize with anyone dealing with that. Hugs. Scottie
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Yes, I took your comments as supprt and empathy, and I appreciate the thoughs and insights. Take care, brother. Hugs, M
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Sorry to hear that, I guess we live and wait.
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Don’t worry, Michael … let’s hope for the best and support in ways we can. Even if it is spending time with them … it encourages them.
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