Susan's FTD Journey

Jul 191 min

I'm not always free to talk!

When you ask, I keep it positive.

Jul 122 min

The Little Things Matter

The little things add to the "wear and tear" type of stress for a caregiver. Some have called it "death by a thousand paper cuts." It...

Sep 23, 20231 min

A "Meta Moment"

I often "check-in" by asking, "How are you doing?" And most of the time it's all good (meaning she is content, with no obvious needs or...

Sep 7, 20231 min

It's Progressive

It's the nature of the disease. And its progressing.

Aug 31, 20231 min

She Couldn't See It

I thought it was an eyesight problem, so we bought new glasses. But we see with our brains... literally AND figuratively. Some eye...

Feb 9, 20232 min

Where are we going?

I admit, the question took me by surprise. In fact, we were on the highway headed towards the grandchildren! Something she had reminded...

Feb 6, 20231 min

Me, too!

It took a while to realize, and longer to accept. But I've got dementia, too! No doubt, Susan is the one with the diagnosis and the...

Jan 30, 20231 min

Trying Something New

Since FTD has thrust us both into an entirely new world, it's fitting to try something new to better understand it! A Blog Category that...