I think one of my biggest faults, or flaws, lies in how I observe things, though I should probably say how I DON’T observe things. There’s a building on the corner of Route 22 and Readington Road that I drive by twice a day, have done so for the better part of 15 years. Yet even as I write this, I couldn’t tell anyone the name on the door of the building. Never noticed.
I will forever regret not doing more about Marcia’s early concern, about not doubting the initial doctor’s “findings”. And now I see symptoms that go beyond speech into more traditional AD symptoms. Though there isn’t anything we could have done to change the way things are, early diagnosis is always a good thing and I suspect this is true as it helps prepare the family earlier.
I’ve really focused most of these postings on Marcia’s speech. Without a doubt, it’s front and center of her symptoms. But there are memory issues that are becoming more prevalent. At one time this winter, Marcia had lost her phone, her IPod and camera. And I got a call from our dentist who found Marcia’s purse at the local grocery store. Small world I guess, but very thankful it was found by someone who returned everything. Marcia didn’t want me to know. Made me keenly aware I can’t rely on what I see as there are things she does when I’m not around that I just don’t have appropriate awareness.
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