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SlimJimmy

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7. My friend for 40+ years was just diagnosed with

Reply to TNNurse (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 26, 2024, 10:28 PM

Mar 26

early onset dementia. I was quietly devastated. He said that he was having a very difficult time remembering things, places, people, so went in to get checked out. It was not good news. I check in with him every week or so just to keep his memory going. He is very appreciative of the effort.

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So today I had lunch with old friends. [View all] TNNurse Mar 26 OP

I imagine it was....with a 50+ year perspective, OAITW r.2.0 Mar 26 #1

Yes, it was interesting. TNNurse Mar 26 #2

My Mom died from ALS back in 98. If I had my druthers, I rather lose my mind and maintain the body.... OAITW r.2.0 Mar 26 #4

My friend for 40+ years was just diagnosed with SlimJimmy Mar 26 #7

Those years have just flown by, haven't they? Diamond_Dog Mar 26 #3

Sounds SO pleasant !! Karadeniz Mar 26 #5

Nice. LoisB Mar 26 #6