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re: Glen Campbell nearing the end, final stage of Alzheimers
Posted on 10/20/14 at 8:54 am to Reames239
Posted on 10/20/14 at 8:54 am to Reames239
That is heartbreaking.
I am dealing with this. My ex-wife and the mother of my son was diagnosed with the early onset of the disease about a year and a half ago at the age of 60. My son is devastated as he is quite close to her.
He told me that he may take a leave of absence from his Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins to spend time with her while she can still recognize him. I cannot tell you how my heart breaks for him and all affected by this disease.
I am dealing with this. My ex-wife and the mother of my son was diagnosed with the early onset of the disease about a year and a half ago at the age of 60. My son is devastated as he is quite close to her.
He told me that he may take a leave of absence from his Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins to spend time with her while she can still recognize him. I cannot tell you how my heart breaks for him and all affected by this disease.
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Posted on 10/20/14 at 8:55 am to Skillet
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my one wish would go to curing Cystic Fibrosis.
Also hits close for me.
These are the two that always get my support.
CF has been making great strides with longevity, as you know.
Alzheimer's can present fairly early as it did in my Mom's case. Dr. Alzheimer first diagnosed it in a woman in her 40s.
This post was edited on 10/20/14 at 8:59 am
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:00 am to IonaTiger
I thought about you when I opened this thread.
You and your family are in my prayers.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:02 am to Reames239
I think Alzheimer's is one of the most difficult diseases for the family to deal with. I hope there is a cure or at least better treatment sometime in the near future.
This post was edited on 10/20/14 at 9:04 am
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:03 am to Reames239
I remember watching him on the Grammy's a couple years ago.
Alzheimer's is a cruel cruel thing.
Alzheimer's is a cruel cruel thing.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:05 am to VetteGuy
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VetteGuy
I sincerely thank you for your kindness. I know, as one who has been through this, you know what it is like to deal with the disease.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:05 am to 777Tiger
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the cruelest of diseases
That and ALS. I'd say ALS may be a bit more crueler because you're in a prison of your own body. Either way, both are horrible.
Sorry to hear about your father.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:10 am to Reames239
Damn......just damn....that'll get you
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:11 am to VetteGuy
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CF has been making great strides with longevity, as you know.
Yes, and that's awesome. But the everyday pain & suffering for CF victims along with the numerous hospital stays are still there. There are no winners in either of these 2 horrific diseases. How about a cure for both?
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:17 am to Skillet
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How about a cure for both?
Agree x 1000. My cousin, whom I loved dearly, has always been my guardian angel when I'm behind the wheel. It was our last conversation.
I know she's made me a better driver than I really am.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:20 am to OldTigahFot
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Worst day of my life was when I was talking to my Dad and I realized he had no idea who I was.
: GULP : Sorry dude... My dad is going through certain stages of it.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:22 am to Reames239
That song was really sad.
I'm ashamed to say that I'm not familiar with any of Glen Campbell's stuff. I'm not a country fan but I like some of the old stuff.
I'm ashamed to say that I'm not familiar with any of Glen Campbell's stuff. I'm not a country fan but I like some of the old stuff.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:27 am to dukke v
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My dad is going through certain stages of it
Generally, the older a person is when diagnosed, the slower the progression of the disease.
Certain medications, like Aricept, can help treat the symptoms. Start him on medication ASAP, if you haven't.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:33 am to 777Tiger
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no, but he probably played on their albums, he was a studio maestro, played on all of the big star's albums in the day
In the 60s, Campbell was part of The Wrecking Crew, a group of studio musicians who played on some of the greatest albums coming out of L.A. at the time. Legendary bassist Carol Kaye was another TWC member.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:35 am to VetteGuy
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Start him on medication ASAP, if you haven't.
As far as I know he is on meds... He lives in Mich and my family up there is supposed to monitor him as far as remembering to take them.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 9:51 am to Traffic Circle
quote:He was officially a member for a few months in 1965
Wasn't he a Beach Boy?
A GC track written and produced by Brian Wilson:
"Guess I'm Dumb"
Posted on 10/20/14 at 10:07 am to Reames239
I feel bad for him and his family. My grandfather died this way.
That said, who keeps bumping these week-old threads?
That said, who keeps bumping these week-old threads?
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