Atwater Vitki Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I found out today while visiting my Mom that her sister, my Aunt Betty, has failed very quickly with Alzheimer's. She was just diagnosed last November 2011, and my uncle called yesterday stating that Betty would not let him in their house in upstate New York. She even called police on him with her First Alert™ necklace alert, for being "an intruder". They've been married for 43 years this year, after her first hubby passed in 1962 and the two have never been more than few hours apart from each other in all that time.In an hour of uncle being gone to a doctor's appointment, by a neighbor driving him, she forgot who he was and her entire life together. Update...(Mom called as I was typing this)...even after going through wedding albums and boxes of pictures last night and today, aunty remembers very little if any of their life together....uncle said only one picture of her with her daughter seemed to light up her eyes, but she also kept asking "who's that?" pointing at her own son and two daughters. He spent the day trying to help her remember as per doc's orders, but she wouldn't let him touch her because a "Lady never hugs and stranger" she said over and over to the poor guy.Uncle Ellis is legally blind (300+/20) and has very bad hip and knee problems, and Aunt Betty is otherwise 'healthy as a horse' besides her dementia/Alzheimer's. Of course I will be in prayer fro their safety and health....but any extras... thoughts, healing energy or prayers that might be sent their way would sure be appreciated.Thank you so much,Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songster Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 My heart and prayers go out to you and your Aunt Betty, Rev. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kaman Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I will keep your Aunt Betty and Uncle Ellis in my thoughts and meditations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grateful Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 blessings and light at this difficult time for your family my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev.John Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I add my prayers as well, Al.Peace.Rev.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawzo Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Their thoughts are in my prayers Al. If it isn't not one thing its another sometimes it feels like I'm strapped to a dartboard and the powers that be are spinning it and playing darts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Nihilo Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I am praying grace, healing and protection for you, your aunt and uncle, and the rest of your family. God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormson Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 My grandmother died from it... I took care of for years before hand, but yeah it can go from being a fairly stable decline to a full fledged free fall in no time. I will pray for you and your family as well brother I know it can take one heck of a toll on those who love the one involved...You will need strength and peace, I pray you will have it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRainbow Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 they are in my prayers, Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwater Vitki Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thank you all so very much. The family appreciates your thoughts and concern.Blessings of Peace, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zequatanil Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Atwater Vitki--I shall pray a rosary for your Aunt Betty and your family--with God and Our Blessed Mother all is possible!Love and blessings ,S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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