What it Takes From Us | Alzheimer’s in the First Person | Barbara Taylor Vaughan

My husband James Sr., me and Jimmy and Missy

I have been a little confused today. I talked to another friend of mine who also was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the same time as me. She is on medications, I am not. We discussed this terrible disease and what it is taking from us.

I told Missy tonight that I do feel different. I seem to be confused more. Sometimes I wake up and am not sure where I am, or how I got here.

I ate lunch today and then about an hour later told Missy I was hungry and ready to eat lunch. A few minutes after I said that, I thought to myself, “I think I already ate lunch.” But, I wasn’t sure.

I looked at pictures today. Missy has them on flashcards. They are pictures of my family and friends. I look at them and see if I recognize them. The names are written on the back along with a description of who they are. Some days I know everyone. Some days no one.

Thank you all for being with me during this adventure with Alzheimer’s. I am glad you are with me, to help Missy and Mike, and to cheer me on. I think it is helping me. Bless all your hearts. Boy oh boy…I hope tomorrow is better.

• Amy1951

  My Mom has pictures in her and Daddy’s room…and whenever anyone comes to visit, she takes them to the pictures to point out who they are.  The sad days are when she isn’t sure who some of them all.  We love her all the same, as I know Missy and your family and friends love you.