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memories
from amuse - one22
by Jim Clark
to save, share, and remember
One of the many reasons I began to take photos is to share them. My mom shared her interest in taking photos with us as kids. She “Hazel” is the oldest child in her family and began taking photos as soon as they were able to afford a camera and processing. With her taking and sharing our family photos we heard the stories that went along with them. With this in mind, it’s time to do some digging into your family’s past. Find the images in the box tucked away in the closet. Ask about the stories that go with the photos. You may get sad, but you still will be glad you did.
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dementia
“A condition characterized by progressive or persistent loss of intellectual functioning, especially with impairment of memory and abstract thinking, and often with personality change, resulting from organic disease of the brain.” www.lexico. com/en/definition/dementia
You may be wondering why this word and definition is in this publication. The reason is that my mother has dementia. Dementia is a symptom, and Alzheimer’s disease is the cause of the symptom. I’m sharing a little about it.
I have included this article within the images of mom’s past because these are the images she remembers. They make her smile and her face lights up. She can tell me almost everything that was happening that day the photo was taken. Also the names of the people in the photos. But when it comes to her short-term memory that’s a different story. Ask me about it the next time you see me. And if you notice any of the early signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s in your loved ones start researching it. I went to a full-day workshop and was taught the reality vs a sugar-coated version of what was to come and how to handle the situation the best we can.
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood and personality
