Sister in Law- News

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Hello, finally our Sister in Law had her consultation at the memory clinic today following her brain scan and memory assessments. She has been diagnosed with Stage 1 Alzheimer’s disease. It is so sad to see her distressed with the news after her battle with pancreatic cancer. Rest assured all the family will rally round to give her all the love and support she will need. Garviv. 

  • Hi Garviv, I'm so sorry to hear your SIL's diagnosis. Perhaps they will be able to prescribe something to slow progess of disease. I think I have recently read about new treatment developments. I lost a friend to Alzheimer's last year. It was almost 10 years after her initial diagnosis which we certainly didn't predict. Like living with cancer all we could do was take one day at a time and try to grab every moment of joy. Glad she has your loving family about her. Hx 

  • Hi Garviv,I’m so sorry that it’s Alzheimer’s.You have the answers but it’s horrible news.I hope there will be some medication that can help.There have been advances in treatment.I’m glad that your sister in law will have the support of you and your family.That will be so important.I cared for mum who had vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s she had it for 8 or 9 years.Love Jane xx

  • Hi Garviv, so sorry to hear that news.

    im sure you will all rally around for your SIL. 
    love to all my friend.

    Nigel xx

  • Hi Garviv,

    Sorry to hear your sad news.

    Wishing your SIL and all also you and your family all the best.

    Trevor 

  • So sorry to hear your sisters news Garviv, Alzheimer's is indiscriminate and a very ugly disease. 

    Lots of love to you both and just be there for her and take things one day at a time I guess. 

    Life does indeed have a habit of kicking people in the spuds sadly. 

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  • Hi Garviv, I am so sad to hear about your SIL, my heart really goes out to her and your family. It is a heartbreaking disease. I know you will be strong for her . Sending you love to give you strength friend, take care , love to mrs garviv x

    Much love Angela x

  • Morning H Thank you for your kind words. Exactly what I was thinking after her pancreatic cancer to have this diagnosis is unbelievable. She is going to be given some form of medication which I understand only controls the Alzheimer’s nothing more. My BIL will find it difficult to cope. He likes to be the centre of attention but Mrs Garviv and I will step in and support SIL whatever that takes. Garviv x

    Garviv

  • Thank you Angela for your kind words and thoughts. When I got diagnosed with BC all that time ago I never realised I would find new friends. In this difficult time it is wonderful to have the support of friends from this group. Mrs Garviv and I will be her anchor as I fear my BIL will not cope alone. Have a nice weekend love Garviv

    Garviv

  • Thank you Simon, yes difficult times but good advice. Garviv

    Garviv

  • Thank you Trevor, if it’s not one thing it’s another. Life can be cruel at times and yet beautiful. Garviv

    Garviv