Category Archives: Growing Older

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Lewy Body – Robin Williams

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Sarah Maude

My husband has what Robin Williams had Lewy Body Dementia & Parkinsonism. I recently found an article that Robin Williams wife wrote for the “Official Journal of the American Academy of Neurology.” The Dr.  had diagnosed Parkinson’s while Robin Williams was alive … Continue reading →

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Communicating with a Loved One who has Dementia

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Sarah Maude

Communicating with someone who has dementia is not easy – I have learned a lot  this last week. My husband, brother and I went to my social worker last week. I just love Theresa; she is so knowledgeable and precisely knows … Continue reading →

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Speeding Towards a Head On Collision

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Sarah Maude

I am speeding towards a head on collision and I cannot stop it. The impact is going to be earth shattering. I feel so overwhelmed most of the time I am so sad about this, I just want to dig in … Continue reading →

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