A Silent Cry
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Alzheimer's Disease"Development of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Comment from Margaret Bednar
The most routine things, things never considered before, become a crutch for normalcy? Wow this has impact. I can feel the desperation, the despair. The listing in the first stanza works well and the questions do to.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020
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The most routine things, things never considered before, become a crutch for normalcy? Wow this has impact. I can feel the desperation, the despair. The listing in the first stanza works well and the questions do to.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020
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Thank you my dear Margaret, I so like your reviews! I can see that you understand, and that works as a consolation. I loved your review!
Comment from estory
This is really true to the Alzheimer's experience in my opinion. it is vivid and chocked full of undercurrents of emotion, floating on this surface of classical music and shopping. I liked those little details that we often take for granted but get magnified by these disease when you can't comprehend them, like looking at potato prices and finding a parking spot. That scream out of nowhere at the end shakes us up, gives us an inkling of the loneliness and fear at the center of the mind going through this. I remember sitting with my mother one time, holding her hand, and seeing that look of fear in her eyes, like she knew something was happening to her, but she couldn't say what. It is really hard to go through. Your poem captures that. estory
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
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This is really true to the Alzheimer's experience in my opinion. it is vivid and chocked full of undercurrents of emotion, floating on this surface of classical music and shopping. I liked those little details that we often take for granted but get magnified by these disease when you can't comprehend them, like looking at potato prices and finding a parking spot. That scream out of nowhere at the end shakes us up, gives us an inkling of the loneliness and fear at the center of the mind going through this. I remember sitting with my mother one time, holding her hand, and seeing that look of fear in her eyes, like she knew something was happening to her, but she couldn't say what. It is really hard to go through. Your poem captures that. estory
Comment Written 28-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
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Thank you for this super review and for your understanding, and, of course, for the six stars!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem about the signs of a loved one's detoriation when they get ill from any disease or sickness is one of the hardest things to experience in life.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt poem about the signs of a loved one's detoriation when they get ill from any disease or sickness is one of the hardest things to experience in life.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
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Sandra, thank you so much for the review.
Comment from JudyE
It is so sad when this starts happening to our loved ones. I'm sure many recognise that things are not right and begin to get more and more agitated and confused as their world starts to skew.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
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It is so sad when this starts happening to our loved ones. I'm sure many recognise that things are not right and begin to get more and more agitated and confused as their world starts to skew.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2020
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Judy, thanks very much for the comment. Yes, sad and hard for all involved. The last year was hard for me, but less for him, because he didn't realize anymore what was happening to him.
Comment from amada
"I know he knows, sometimes..." This is a very descriptive phrase, more so in the limitation of words...I felt like a slap, that must be so awful. I have dealt with sickness and conditions in my family, but nothing as Alzeimers. I wish you the best.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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"I know he knows, sometimes..." This is a very descriptive phrase, more so in the limitation of words...I felt like a slap, that must be so awful. I have dealt with sickness and conditions in my family, but nothing as Alzeimers. I wish you the best.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Thank you, Amada, for the sympathetic review.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Alzheimer's Disease is a tormenting disease to both the victim and the family, especially the caregiver. You were a very strong women through the entire ordeal, and now you can help others.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Alzheimer's Disease is a tormenting disease to both the victim and the family, especially the caregiver. You were a very strong women through the entire ordeal, and now you can help others.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Rebecca, thank you so much for the review.
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You're welcome.
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Smiles.
Comment from GE Parson
Hi Marjon,
Interesting article you have written. I m somewhat aware
of Alzheimer's disease. I have been in the presence of a few
as well as those with dementias. In my opinion, Alzheimer's is, of the two, the worst. Like you say, it is mood effecting from depression to out right anger. I was in the presence of a judge who knew he had Alzheimer's and was one day very pleasant t be around,
but another day he was moody and when he did talk, took the Lord's Name in vain. My dementias friends are
pretty much in good moods, but will ask the same question you answered the morning before.
I think my 85 yr. old wife is showing signs beginning of dementias.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Hi Marjon,
Interesting article you have written. I m somewhat aware
of Alzheimer's disease. I have been in the presence of a few
as well as those with dementias. In my opinion, Alzheimer's is, of the two, the worst. Like you say, it is mood effecting from depression to out right anger. I was in the presence of a judge who knew he had Alzheimer's and was one day very pleasant t be around,
but another day he was moody and when he did talk, took the Lord's Name in vain. My dementias friends are
pretty much in good moods, but will ask the same question you answered the morning before.
I think my 85 yr. old wife is showing signs beginning of dementias.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Thank you very much for your understanding review. I am 79 years old now, and forget things regularly. When I have to do my needed shopping, I have to make a list first. If not, in the Supermarket I forget half of the things I need. I don't think it is dementia, more the beginning of old age. Your wife of 85 sure is entitled to that!
Comment from BethShelby
Loosing your mind and realizing it would be so hard for someone who has been able to count of his brain up to this point. I think is would be much easier if they didn't realize it. It is so hard or the patient and his caregiver. I admire anyone who can survive this and allow them to stay at home.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Loosing your mind and realizing it would be so hard for someone who has been able to count of his brain up to this point. I think is would be much easier if they didn't realize it. It is so hard or the patient and his caregiver. I admire anyone who can survive this and allow them to stay at home.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Thanks Beth, for your review. I never pretended it was easy. No, it was very hard. But I loved him and with God's help I have been able to care for him three years, until his death.
Comment from aanneee
What a very sad write, but well-writen with care and class and love. Quite possibly he was fully aware of his suffering and had really no control at all
and that created more pain for him and for you. Brought a tear...I am so sorry, thank you for sharing...Dinah
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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What a very sad write, but well-writen with care and class and love. Quite possibly he was fully aware of his suffering and had really no control at all
and that created more pain for him and for you. Brought a tear...I am so sorry, thank you for sharing...Dinah
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Dinah, that was a lovely, heartfelt review, thank you very much!
Comment from January L'Angelle
Who is Carlo? Is he your husband? This poem is very sad indeed. I think that it is very cathartic to write these types of poems. When the people that we love get Alzheimers, we feel helpless, sad and frustrated too. Your poetry is very powerful and will touch many people. God bless you. -January L. :)
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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Who is Carlo? Is he your husband? This poem is very sad indeed. I think that it is very cathartic to write these types of poems. When the people that we love get Alzheimers, we feel helpless, sad and frustrated too. Your poetry is very powerful and will touch many people. God bless you. -January L. :)
Comment Written 27-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
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January, thanks very much for your kind review. Yes, Carlo was my husband.
