Welcome to my world.
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A wedding celebration
One day in May 2022, Dad was standing on the deck at my house celebrating the upcoming wedding of my son and daughter-in-law as though nothing was wrong.
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A discussion about funerals
One day this week (Aug 2023), we talked about funerals. Dad said he wanted people to cry – just a little – at his funeral.
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It takes patience to go for a walk
One day in Nov 2022, it took us an hour to get out the door for a walk. We were mere days away from a formal medical diagnosis of dementia.
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Dad goes fishing
One day in June 2023, Dad went fishing with a group of friends. Not all the surprises of dementia are sad.
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Dad has difficulty playing cards
One day in 2022, Dad said he was quitting his men’s pinochle card group after 20 years.
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Dad celebrates Mardi Gras
One day in Feb 2022, we were celebrating Mardi Gras and Dad needed help to order the drinks for our table. We were 9 months away from a formal medical diagnosis of dementia.
Kelley Irwin 