My mom has been dead less than three months now. It has been a busy time. I could not have believed that I would find myself so busy since I no longer have to care for mom...yet I am still "caring" in a way since much of the tying up of loose ends is left to me to do.
Mom's will had to be probated and she made all of us exectors so guess who gets to go to the east coast (over 400 miles away) to get things signed. My two sisters are there and I am here so it is more convient for me to come to them.
I really don't mind. I can pick up and go now without thinking about what to do about mom's care.
My middle sister, I am the youngest, has developed symptoms that her daughters are afraid are signs of Alzheimer's. I have encouraged them to talk her into getting tested. I beleive she has agreed. There is so much help out there now that was not there when mom got this disease. It can actually be put on hold for a long long time with newer drugs now. I just want her to be aware she does not have to go down the road that mom travled. She seems pretty calm about the whole thing.

I just spent a week in TX with my youngest son and daughter in law to be. It was pleasant to be with them and to see life going on, but a bit sad at the same time to think mom will not be here to share in the happiness. Yet I know from where ever she is she is watching and is happy for her youngest grandchild.

Torp...I couldn't remember if I moved to No or South. Broadway or NO So Blvd. the other day when a parent asked me. Yes stress can do that plus liveing at the other address for 44 year makes me have to think and not do it automatically.

I haven't seen an update on your sister, but think about your family every time I log in and see this topic.

Heaven knows that I've been under enough stress over the past few years that one might think that I am in the early stages of some dementia. I swear: I had to ask what YEAR it was while writing a check recently.

Praying it's a transient stress-induced dottiness instead of something organic, and starting to resolve.

On my way this week to see my sisters. Have to get some papers signed for the will and all of us have to be together to do it. Going to try to make this a bit of a vacation with my grandaughters.
My middle sister who may have Alz is going to spend some time with us and I will get a chance to better check things out. Not that I would know if this IS Alz or not. She really needs to be checked out and let the professionals give her a firm diag so we can go on with a med that will dely if not stop this disease.
I understand Alzhemed will be out soon and that is suppose to be the next wonder drug for Alz. I hope so. My sister is so improtant to her family and I would hate to see her daughters go the way I went...just watching their mom slowly fade away.

Wow, The news about your sister must have been a punch in the gut for you so soon after your mom's passing.
New advances make us feel better but do not quell the fear and sadness this disease instills especially in us, who have seen it's devastating effects.
May happy memories of your mom give you solace at this difficult time.

Gab, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. There is so much advancement in slowing down this dreaed disease since our mom's were diagnosed years ago. I will keep your mom and sister in my prayers. I too am glad to hear you are able to travel. Once things settle here and we are settled in our new home I plan to get away. Just got to get my courage up and do it.

Gab, sorry about the news you are sharing, but it is awful good to hear from you again. I've thought of you often.

Gab glad to see you back here again.
I hope all goes as well can be expected with your sister you are all in my thoughts.
Im glad to hear you could take a couple of trips you deserve some freedom finally