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Ami Claxton's avatar

I read and thank you for this. I have dementia too, non Alzheimer’s. I document my journey on YouTube so I know the struggle of sharing. Thank you for this. I read.

Greg Rowland's avatar

Thank you, Ami. I will find you on YouTube.

Ami Claxton's avatar

Ps I am from nc and my family still lives there. One of the first things we considered was moving back home to nc to go back to duke - they are a truly excellent system. I’m so glad you are treated there.

Kistal Key's avatar

I enjoy your insight into this disease as a patient and the depth of research in to the overall AD subject. God bless you and your family as you walk this journey

Greg Rowland's avatar

Thank you. I am glad my thoughts and research resonate with you.

Bag's avatar

Hey man! I read all your posts! Sorry I haven’t commented! I don’t want to say unhelpful, glib shit like “hang in there.”

I lost my mom to AD at the end of March. I understand (at least as well as a non-patient can) your fears — I helped my mom through many of the same anxieties as her sole caretaker.

You have had such a great spirit through all of this; I admire you so much. I’m thinking of you daily. ❤️

Greg Rowland's avatar

Thanks for making me laugh this morning. I am very sorry that you recently lost your mom. AD really sucks, and unless you are a caregiver or an AD patient, it is difficult to fully understand how horrible the disease is.

I appreciate your kind words. If you want to share your experience as a caregiver, please let me know (my contact information is at gregoryrowland.com). I would like to have guest writers share their specific perspective and experiences.