[fourdez]

My mother passed away on Aug. 1st. , 20 years after being diagnosed with Alzheimers. When she was first diagnosed, we knew exactly what was in store for us since we watched her mother ( my grandmother) battle the same disease. Its heartbreaking to see a parent disappear mentally right before you very eyes. Luckily, I was able to build a little apartment downstair in house for my mother and my father because there was NO WAY my father would have been able to take care my mother by himself.. She became extremely violent towards him and we had to watch her very carefully. My mother was a health-nut all her life so her body was in extremely good condition. She was only 55 when first diagnosed and had unbelieveable strength. At first, it will be difficult for you until you begin understand her reactions, but it does get easier. Also, not every person reacts the same way, she may become very docile. If you need to talk please don't hesitate to "pm" me, sometimes it helps just to talk.