tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post4633222160422799729..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: Slow Dancing with a StrangerLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-64917324698846495842015-04-20T04:13:50.882-07:002015-04-20T04:13:50.882-07:00The trailer of Still Alice got me curious to watch...The trailer of Still Alice got me curious to watch the movie. Now after reading your review, I think I'll get myself a copy of the two books (Thanks to your great book reviews!).<br />I'm now worried that I might get Alzheimer's, I dunno what will my husband do if I start to forget things and do things on my own. It is sad to think if one of us might suffer that disease.<br />On the other hand, you mentioned that you need to look into long term care insurance. To give back, you can check https://www.ltcoptions.com/, for long term care resources. There, you can learn more about long term care insurance. Hope it will help you consider getting protected.<br />Again thanks for this great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524911888977262970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-62249934346204862972015-03-04T15:18:51.849-08:002015-03-04T15:18:51.849-08:00It's so sad to see how many people are either ...It's so sad to see how many people are either afflicted with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's. And the numbers are climbing as Baby Boomers age. Sad, sad, sad. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-24442579539124250232015-03-04T15:16:44.679-08:002015-03-04T15:16:44.679-08:00I think you're right, Kay. I've had severa...I think you're right, Kay. I've had several people tell me I should write a memoir about my experience of losing Rachel, but while I think it would be cathartic (or would've been had I written it several years ago), I don't know how many people would want to read it, let alone find any enjoyment in their reading.<br /><br />I agree about the 20 years. I honestly don't think I'd have the patience for that type of care. <br /><br />I think you can safely skip this one, Kay. I still plan to re-read Still Alice sometime this year. Such great writing!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-78659326408529961292015-03-01T06:43:36.419-08:002015-03-01T06:43:36.419-08:00That does sound sad but loving someone with Alzhei...That does sound sad but loving someone with Alzheimer's is sad. Several of our friends have had to deal with parents with the disease and it seems to affect everyone differently - some are violent and some are passive. bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-35297915398786639662015-03-01T04:39:13.430-08:002015-03-01T04:39:13.430-08:00I think sometimes the memoirs are so bleak because...I think sometimes the memoirs are so bleak because it is a cathartic thing for the caregiver to write it out - the pain, the sorrow, the anger. It's not the same thing, but the comparison I can think of is a baby with unrelenting colic. When you are in the midst of it, it seems endless and awful and can make you crazy. Then when you add in the adult presence and how hard it is for the mind to accept that a grown-up can change and morph into this stranger, the mind boggles. And it goes on and on and on. I can't even imagine 20 years of caring for someone. I think caring for my father for (not even sure when he started his decline) maybe 8-10 years of progressively worse conditions, contributed hugely to my mother's swift decline after we placed him in the care home. She just could not recover from the physical demands and the mental ones. And the violence isn't limited to men, but I am well aware of how that factor makes things worse as well. <br /><br />I think I'll skip this one, Les. But, let me add my solid recommendation for STILL ALICE. I love the ending. It is hopeful, but realistic. Joy still there.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com