Many American families have been touched by the tragic impact of Alzheimer’s disease. The progressive disease is a form of dementia that impacts memory, thinking and behavior. While it’s most associated with those over 65, it can start as early as the 40’s and 50’s. Former “Good Times” star Bern Nadette Stanis’ family was one of the 5 million American families living with Alzheimer’s. Her beloved mother was diagnosed at age 72. Stanis wants others to know that it’s possible to cope with this devastating disease.
“Eight years ago my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,’ Stanis writes on her website. “I knew something was going on but it was only slight forgetfulness of things. I really noticed a change when she stopped cooking. She would always order in. Her clothes were not put together the way I knew she could, and her hair was untidy. I decided it was time for my mom to come live with me and my family. We were all eager to have her because she always said if she ever had to live with someone it would be me. I watched mom go from a person very concerned about everything to a person less and less concerned. That’s the way it appeared but her love and concern for me remained until the end. I was my mom’s caregiver and I was determined that she was going to live every single day she had left with dignity and joy.
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