Tag Archives: neurological examination
What is it Like to Live with Dementia?
James Tomlinson in Bedford, England“It’s just frightening. I get hallucinations where I think there are ghosts living in our garden. But my world seems to take on several dimensions. So I don’t know which house I’m in.” Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, England“[Words] … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged agining, Alzheimer’s, caregivers, communication, dementia, emotions, hallucinations, hearing, Logical, losses, love, memory, neurological examination, touch
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Remembering 3 Words
The neurological examination was over. Alan had done better than expected, remembering two of the three words (“pencil” and “watch”) and the incumbent president’s name. As the doctor wrote his prescriptions, I stood next to my very tired and stressed … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged aging, cognitive difficulties, life, love, marriage, memory, neurological examination, questions, realationship, stress, support system, test, words
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Real Life of an MSW 