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Bayard

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1. You're definitely not alone

Reply to Norrrm (Original post)

Sun May 18, 2025, 02:03 PM

May 18

At almost 68, it scares the crap out of me. My Dad had dementia, my Mom had Alzheimer's. Research says there's a genetic link now, same as some mental illnesses, (high incidence in my family.)

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Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? [View all] Norrrm May 18 OP

You're definitely not alone Bayard May 18 #1

No, you're not alone. Diamond_Dog May 18 #2

Keep reading and posting here on DU. It helps keep our brains sharp and actively making us think. brush May 18 #6

I think getting out of the house, Diamond_Dog May 18 #8

Sure, all of that. Keeps tge brain active. brush May 18 #9

No, not alone. stopdiggin May 18 #3

I think reaing and posting on DU keeps our brains opperating and staying sharp. brush May 18 #4

It would worry me more if he was heavily armed. bigendian May 18 #5

IT SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME! . . Am I alone in this fear? SWBTATTReg May 18 #7

We lost my MiL to it on Apr 27th, she'd been in memory care for just a few weeks less than a year ms liberty May 18 #10

No you are not, Norrrm peacebuzzard May 18 #11