My Cat is a Physician

I am noting a slow, but inexorable, deterioration in memory, but, thankfully, it is slow, and not impacting basic functions or driving. My wife is also retired, and we go everywhere together (actually, we did the same when we were working and I did not Alzheimer's) as we both treasure each other's company- e.g. driving to our jobs together, spinning in the evening together (spinning wheels and fiber). watching TV, etc. We almost always worked at the same hospital, which allowed us to see each other often during the work week at our jobs. This is now a moot point as we are now both retired and can, as a result, do everything together - it is a joy. I do note a very slow degradation in my memory, but I am still hopeful as more and more research is being undertaken to slow and eventually stop this disease. The Rush Without Warning Group is a real boost, as well, and I am thankful for this and the people who run it so well.

Alzheimer's Impact and Hope

This being my first bolg post anywhere, and also my first blog of my own, is an adventure of sorts for me. As the Alzheimer's can, at times, impact my verbal communication, this modality enables me to "speak" normally, at least for the time being. I am hopeful, as the Rush "Without Warning" group is a great blessing which gives me hope on a regular basis. Don Moyer is also a great help as he provides this road to communications as well and I thank him for this. OK, so I ended the last sentence with a preposition . . . sue me. Just kidding . . .

- Ted Van