I Hope You Know You’re Fodder For A Book Someday
This manuscript is posted in its entirety. It’s the story of my husband’s and my 15-yr-journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Through 14 years we had various supports and did all right. But in year 15, disaster struck. This book focuses heavily on that final year. It isn’t a fun read. That said, it’s a story that is still happening and needs to be told. My hope in posting it is to help create positive change in many areas concerned with dementia patients’ and their families’ journeys. Here’s one beta reader’s feedback.
“Well, it’s not easy reading but the writing is so engaging and the pacing is such that I read it compulsively. …What can I say? It’s overwhelming.”
–Caroline Woodward, author Singing Away The Dark
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TWENTY-THREE
Comox Yesterday when I got to the hospital about 11:00 Bill was still in the cell room, and when I walked right in and plunked myself down beside…
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TWENTY-SIX
Phase Three Dr. F calls me to tell me Bill’s about to be moved, and despite her attempts to get the ambulance crew to allow me to ride…
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THIRTY-ONE
Shocks Dr. A just called to say Bill is not happy and he is not walking well. He has an impaired gait. First, she talked about ordering a…
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THIRTY-FIVE
A call at home early this morning from Dr. A. “Bill’s out of control,” she says. “We have him in seclusion and he’s yelling for help. Can you…
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FORTY-ONE
Cool Down Just got home. Today, Dr. A informed me she’s going on holidays for the next month, so nothing will happen re gaining Bill’s release until she…
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FORTY-FIVE
Whose Body Is It? Arrived at the hospital at 7:10. Bill’s ECT was supposed to be at 7:45 but the porter was already there with the stretcher and…
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