. They insisted I get tested. I was annoyed and in denial, but I gave in and ultimately went to be evaluated. Once I understood that indeed I was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, I went home to my apartment, sat down at my desk and stared at the wall for what seemed to be a very long time. I did not cry. I did not move. But then, for some reason, I took out a pen and paper and started to write.
Here are four ways that I have managed my Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Hopefully, these tips will also be helpful to you or a loved one who is also navigating this disease.My family has been my source of strength - always patient, helpful and encouraging. My daughter Natalia’s enthusiasm for the writing of my book gave me great pleasure and help. My husband, Richard, is always supportive and loving. Learn to lean hard on those who love you, and accept their help and compassion.
At a recent book signing, a gentleman approached me with six books to be signed. He told me that he too has Alzheimer’s but couldn’t find the words to tell his family what he was feeling so he was going to give his loved ones the book instead.And, in a television interview in Washington D.C., I read one of my poems entitled “Marbles.” The interviewer broke into tears on live television. That made me realize how important it is to be talking about this insidious disease.3.
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