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Alzheimer’s, Heartbreak & A Godsend
My mom turns 90 this month – a major milestone certainly worthy of celebration. So, my wife and I will throw a nice party for her with many of her relatives in attendance including grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc. Unfortunately, my mom won’t be there. Her trusty vessel of a body that has served her well and continues to be in amazing shape will be there, but the wonderful woman who we have all known as Nana is no longer with us. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years ago, my mom has experienced a rapid decline in her mental acuity and is now fully in the throes of advanced Alzheimer’s. Anyone who has any familiarity with Alzheimer’s knows it is a hideous disease. I’m no expert,…