Alzheimers

Mr. Dazzle · #1 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 09:35 PM

So today I found out that my Grandfathers doctor confirmed that he has Alzheimers.

Back before Christmas we had a scare with is blood sugar dropping abnormally low. He turned 85 in January. Since then we have seen a great deal of improvement. While his P.T. and Home Health assitants came to work with him.

But here lately he has been acting strange, asking odd questions, doing odd things, and getting more and more confused as the days go on.

He is the only real Grandfather that I have ever had and he and my Grandmother are the only 'set' of Grandparents that i have ever known.

Now with this diagnosis I am worried that he will eventually forget me all together and forget about all of the good times we have had. Times that I had just taken for granted.

Now I really don't know how to deal with it... I am a mess of tears, anger, and frustration.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Nettie Belle · #2 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 09:41 PM

Sometimes life is tough. I will definitely keep you all in my prayers, RD. It's tough when our loved ones get old. I'm very sorry about your grandfather. Just take each day one day at a time and spend as much time with him that you can. New treatments are being found all the time for different things. Maybe they have something to help with this too.

Mr. Dazzle · #3 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 09:46 PM

Nettie Belle, Thank you for you kind words, thoughts, and prayers.

Willace-the-Clown · #4 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 10:29 PM

You & your family are in my prayers. I Have been around & talked with people with Aulztimers. If it helps they do remember everything but they feel they are at differint points in their life. Like Nettie belle said there are new things out & i have heard of meds tht help with Aulztimers. Be strong my freind we are all here for you

The_Princess_of_Bozonia · #5 (**permalink**) 02-29-2008, 11:20 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that. a friend of mine went through something similar with his own father, and found that constantly playing home videos of them all together helped them both cope. I hope you and your beloved grandfather find comfort and effective medicine. *hugs Razzle*

Sir Toony Van Dukes · #6 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 12:48 AM

Razzle-Dazzle, Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Enjoy the time you have together. There may come a time when he doesn't remember your name, but I am sure he will always appreciate your presence. Share your feelings with your family and you will find the strength to deal with this.

tim · #7 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 11:10 AM

What matters is not so much the memories (which, certainly WILL live on in your life), but the NOW and the intrinsic value of the present presence. Indeed, you may find it to be a grace filled moment.

Twinkles LC · #8 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 09:21 PM

Razzle,
I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather,maybe this puts a new light on what to name your new little friend--pick a name that reminds you of him and then make him a part of your grandfathers life--that will brighten his days, maybe help with his memories, and meanwhile make more wonderful memories for you of him to cherish.
You will be in my prayers, especially for your grandparents, but remember God is in control--keep your eyes on him and your faith in him too.

Fitzwilly · #9 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 02:25 AM

RD - So sorry about your Grandfather. I have added you and your family to my prayerlist. Even though your Grandfather may not always have ready access to his memories they will still be there. Cherrish the time you have spent together and the time you will spend with him. With someone like you for a grandson I am sure he will be cherishing the time as well.