tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post6371076267827732164..comments2024-02-26T00:13:34.029-08:00Comments on How to Laugh at Alzheimer's: My Mommy Tribute: B is for BookkeepingAndihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02800570277515611505noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-69738458084781978022012-04-14T11:02:09.819-07:002012-04-14T11:02:09.819-07:00One of the first signs of my mother's creeping...One of the first signs of my mother's creeping dementia was that she stopped paying her bills. It didn't concern me that much at first to see the piles on her table, as she had always been kind of a procrastinator (I got that from her). She would say, "I know I need to pay these bills but I don't feel like doing it." I didn't realize then that she was hiding her inability to do it. My sister-in-law helped by writing out some checks for her, but that only stemmed the tide for a little while. While she was hospitalized from her first fall, I started going through the pile of bills and found that she had lost her house insurance through nonpayment. <br /><br />I can imagine what this must have been like for you to witness. I'm glad you are also writing about how wrenching these experiences are for loved ones and caregivers. Stay strong.ElaineLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866201775130742517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-7541897287413784752012-04-06T00:31:28.780-07:002012-04-06T00:31:28.780-07:00Oh my gosh, that must have been so frustrating and...Oh my gosh, that must have been so frustrating and confusing for her at the onset, not understanding that she actually had forgotten. I would imagine I would start to feel like there was some sort of conspiracy against me if no one believed what I believed to be true.<br /><br />Thank you for the warning signs. I will certainly keep them in mind..<br /><br />Alana @ writercize,blogspot.com<br />With you at A to Z and GBE 2!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507063858936159161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-49652935676998497522012-04-05T10:21:07.426-07:002012-04-05T10:21:07.426-07:00I am so glad you have those treasured memories of ...I am so glad you have those treasured memories of your mom before her illness robed you of the person she was to you and your sister.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339963992068805250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-31087741111251526402012-04-03T03:11:30.131-07:002012-04-03T03:11:30.131-07:00What a difficult etime for your mother, and for yo...What a difficult etime for your mother, and for you and your father too, as you saw her struggling over something that had been her life's work.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-85200252946695389142012-04-02T21:56:23.097-07:002012-04-02T21:56:23.097-07:00Reasonated very much with me since I saw my grandf...Reasonated very much with me since I saw my grandfather also suffer from Alzhiemer'sS.J.Nijahttp://sparkkidsimagination.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-48338667774244358582012-04-02T21:13:23.650-07:002012-04-02T21:13:23.650-07:00Thanks for sharing these stories. The things to lo...Thanks for sharing these stories. The things to look for are helpful and you are showing us your mom's struggle with such love. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-65820665361531525732012-04-02T18:38:21.031-07:002012-04-02T18:38:21.031-07:00That must have been horribly difficult for your mo...That must have been horribly difficult for your mother. Interesting post.Jaipi Sixbearhttp://www.writerjaipisixbear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-28723085562240107962012-04-02T15:28:01.227-07:002012-04-02T15:28:01.227-07:00Beautiful post, on a difficult subject. I know the...Beautiful post, on a difficult subject. I know the pride bookkeepers take in their work of paying attention to the details - I'm a librarian by profession but am self-taught in bookkeeping. I can't even imagine what it must be like to lose that. Wishing you well with your A-Z journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-45912103783007133332012-04-02T15:14:53.355-07:002012-04-02T15:14:53.355-07:00Another great post, Andrea. I hope this month'...Another great post, Andrea. I hope this month's challenge brings you a bit of comfort as you work your way through the alphabet.A Girl and Her eBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861376365967631250noreply@blogger.com