Well its Wednesday, more like 5 days since the first blog rather than just a couple. A little more on Moms disease. Frontal Lobe dementia (known as FTD from this point forward) affects the executive part of the brain (the frontal lobe). Its main characteristics are language, organization, hygiene, and being uninhibited. Throughout Mom's life she was always in an administrative capacity in her career. When it came to finances, scheduling, history, politics, and always looking her best, she had it all.
FTD as it progress's (towards the end) looks a lot like Alzheimer's as the whole brain continues deteriorating. I mention all this, so as I continue with this blog, you will have a better understanding of this disease.
Looking back at the progress of this disease it was very subtle at first. Time to get the family fed. Next blog will be much lighter and fun (there are some good times to caregiving also). Humor is key to caregiving!!!!!!!
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