Below are some of the most courageous people I know because a form of dementia has touched their lives. Many of these people have been diagnosed, while others are the spouses who wish to enrich our lives about the word devotion.
You know, most people run at the mere mention of the word "dementia"...but not these inspirations. They have chosen to reach out to the world in hopes of teaching us all a little more about these baffling diseases. And I promise you...you will leave these sites standing in awe of these hero's because that is what they truly are!
Just click the button beside their name and their site will open in a new box/window. To close that window, just click the X at the very top of your monitor screen.
My Journey;
Many of you have followed Chips struggle over the years, but to me, he is more than just a journal, he is also my friend. Throughout his journey he has given us both insight as well as courage, and he has faced each challenge with both dignity and humor. Chip is one of those rare individuals who has shed light on what it's like to face dementia each day, and because of his dedication to us, he has set an example that come what may, you can live each day to fullest....no matter how trying it may be.
Mina's
Place;
Mina was diagnosed at the age of 45 with EOAD (early on-set Alzheimer's disease.) Through Mina's words, she offers you a chance to discover what having a disease like this is like. Warm and loving, thought provoking, insightful, and truly inspirational...those are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think about Mina's Site. This is one lady who can inspire us all to see this disease in a new light, and I encourage you all to drop by and tell her "Hello".
Mary's
Place:
At the age of 55 Mary was diagnosed with having EOAD (Early-Onset Alzheimer's). Since then Mary has gone on to help many others who are facing this disease by creating this wonderful website. Within her pages you can read her story, gain insight as she shares moments (both good and bad) in her journal or just 'get to know' a woman who refuses to let this disease stop her! This truly is another inspirational site, so don't miss it!
Incipient
Dementia A Victim's Perspective by Morris Friedell:
At age 58 Morris Friedell was diagnosed with frontal lobe atrophy...and so begins his journey... As he writes...I want, as long as possible, to maintain a quality of life which is characterized by dignity/integrity/responsibility, meaningful human connection, and individuality/creativity/a sense of humor.
My
Wife Marilyn by Doug Keck. This is a page of recollections. It's about
life, and love and the changes that result from a disease called "Picks".
Dougs page about his wife Marilyn is a warm loving glimpse of what Marilyn
used to be like and an honest upfront profile of a husbands struggle to
cope with this disease!
Living
Each Day To The Fullest; by Glenda Sollis:
For the last several years I saw myself losing control of much of my life. After years of being able to do about anything I set my mind to, suddenly to have that change was very unsettling to say the least. After months of wonderings and wanderings, I decided it was time to face up to what was happening and seek answers...and as you may have already guessed that my diagnosis was Early On-set Alzheimer's Disease.
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