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arpie

Thank you so much for that, @Romla

I am now back from Norfolk (had HEAPS of fun there, playing ukulele EVERYWHERE - on a pontoon in the middle of a lagoon, on the only roundabout in town with everyone driving past us - and also at a fundraising event for the Island!)

The hubby is currently going thru dementia assessment now.  He had a brain scan yesterday, is having blood tests tomorrow, and just before I left, had an initial assessment with the GP who believe further assessment was needed by Geriatrician (mid May.) He is also getting assessed by a specialist diagnostician (who diagnosed him with the Stomach cancer back in 2010) to try & work out why he is dropping so much weight - whether it is a mental or physical condition!  He has also decided NOT to compete now in the Triathlon World Champs later this year - which takes a huge weight off his mind.  Maybe he as reduced his eating as he doesn't believe he needs it as he reduces his 'training' .... but this is probably the reason for his dropping weight!  Down to 52kg & falling just now!  

Hubby said he'd bought the Sunday Papers for me (as I was arriving back on Mon ....) and when I asked on Mon night - he said he'd 'got them' ..... but sadly, he got the days wrong ... I now have the Sydney Morning Herald & 2 x Daily Telegraphs - all from Monday!  LOL  

Dementia SUCKS!  My girlfriend 'lost' her Dad when he was just in his late 50s - he was a very practical man who owned a sheep/wheat farm - who forgot everything, including all his family.    VERY sad.  

Hubby's older brother was in secure care for his final 5 years (in the USA) from Dementia. It is not a nice way to 'go'.      Thank you for caring.

I will be seeing the oncologist in the next few weeks & have my follow up appointment with my radiologist in mid May as well.  Busy Busy Busy xxxx

kmakm

I want to say welcome home @arpie but that's probably not the right phrase for you right now  Hang in there, we're here for you. Kate xox

Romla

Sounds like you had a wonderful time on Norfolk @arpie . There was an article about Wendy Mitchell on tv and I noticed there a few videos on YouTube about her that may be of interest.Her approach to her diagnosis is quite different and her openness I think is important if this disease is to ever be cured. Thinking of you. XO

arpie

@Romla  .... was Wendy Mitchell on Australian Story some time back?  I seem to recall seeing something similar on there?

Romla

Yes I believe so - might be on iview if we are right

Romla

Sorry wrong she was on ABC news interviewed by Lisa Millar in England and the interview is online if you use abc , wendy Mitchell in google.Wendy is on twitter too and loves talking to people online -I joined her page

Romla

@arpie the interview was 12/4/2018 in time for the release of her book - Lisa Millar the journo was very touched by her as have been many online

Brenda5

Thanks for the ebook link @Romla. So long since I accessed an ebook I am having to download kindle app on this laptop which is a year and a half old! I don't read books much as you can see lol.

Romla

@Brenda5 I have only just discovered my local library enables me to “borrow” ebooks  and e audiobooks too which is wonderful 

Romla

I have downloaded a couple to my computer and am rapt.

Romla

Book Depository is a great online bookshop if you want to buy a book - great service and prices have used them a lot over the years

Romla

@arpie my mother had dementia.Not all things go though - the Australian Jazz great Don Burrows has it but has not forgotten how to play and it still gives him great joy.There was an Australian story about the care and support Don Burrows receives from James Morrison and his family. Have you seen the wonderful movie The Notebook starring James Garner and Gena  Rowlands ? It is however a difficult thing for families .