Am I Next?

• By CB2012 (Inactive)
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• September 28, 2012 at 5:39 am
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I have been very worried about myself as well. We think my mom's mom had AD as well but aren't 100% sure. She lived in another country.

I try to attribute my forgetfulness to the stress in my life. I am so tired all of the time. I stay up until midnight because it is so quiet and peaceful. I don't know if I am coming or going with coordinating all of my mom's doctor visits, changing addresses for her, visiting her all the time, plus my job, my responsibilities in life, etc.

You are not alone in wondering this.

• By MAW12
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• September 28, 2012 at 7:06 pm
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I think the same thing all the time. My Dad had AD and Mom has Dementia. So whenever I forget something, I also assume I am next in line. I am always doing some type of word search and brain games, just to keep the mind sharp, but who knows if this even helps. All we can do is hope and pray we don't fall into the same trap.

• By mamaw1953
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• September 29, 2012 at 7:19 pm
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You have hit on my worst fear since I was 20 years old. My mother was taking care of her mother with AD. Soon after my gramdmother had to be placed in a long term care facility, my father's mother became symptomatic with AD and my mother went 3 hours away to help my aunt take care of her. Now my mother has AD. This disease is terrifying!

I love you all! Take care of yourselves as well as your family member1
Nancy

• By arianna123
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• September 30, 2012 at 7:35 am
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Yes, I worry, but I'm 81 and have no symptoms of Alzheimer's yet. Of course, I know the process could have started 10 years ago, and I wouldn't know it. I am the sole caregiver for my husband, 75, who has mid-stage Alzheimer's. He may not die from it, because he will soon be in home hospice care for two other life-limiting illnesses.

My family's Alzheimer's history is interesting. My mother and one brother had Alzheimer's. She died at 80. I am her only child. Her brother who died of Alzheimer's had two children who do not have it. The brother who died of another disease at 73, did not (yet?) have Alzheimer's. One of his two children (my first cousin) showed symptoms of Alzheimer's at 63, and died from it at 73.

If you are concerned about yourself, keep a journal reflecting your concerns and consult a neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's. Try to limit your periods or concern. Find joy in the present.

• By Kayco9
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• October 18, 2012 at 9:20 am
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Yes, sometimes I wonder the same thing, am I getting Alzheimer's also. A few months ago when I was under alot of stress...I almost took my husbands medicine. My routine had been interrupted and I had lots on my mind at the time. Thank goodness it hasn't happened since. Prayers go out to all caregivers!