What’s With the Name, “Dating Dementia?”
Dating Dementia. It’s an unusual name for a blog, or anything for that matter. Why did I choose this slightly odd name for my blog? Several reasons.
Yes, I’ve long been totally obsessed with the terribly sad syndrome that is dementia. It’s prevalent on both sides of my immediate family, and it has certainly affected me deeply.
My Dad suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for many years and now my Mom is in the moderately severe stage. Going back a generation, both of my grandmothers had severe memory loss. At that time, it was called senility. Most of my aunts and uncles died fairly young, but those who lived past their 80th birthdays all suffered from Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia.
However, if you are a frequent reader you will know that while I often write about dementia-related issues, my blog is also about my life, my experiences and my often warped, but hopefully humorous, viewpoint. It’s about relationships, parenting, divorce, politics, midlife issues, restarting a career and generally “dating” all that life has to offer.
I readily admit that some people would call me a bit demented, but more in the “Nancy’s a little crazy and we’ve no idea what she’ll say next” rather than the, “Good god, Nancy’s fast losing her cognitive function and we have to take away the car keys immediately,” type of way.
So take a chance and become one of my followers. I promise, if you do start reading Dating Dementia you will never be able to forget it — no matter how hard you try.
Happy Reading,
Nancy Wurtzel
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I love your blog! The dementia thing doesn’t really scare me since I’m only in my twenties
And you are right about never forgetting it anymore. Please keep writing and I’ll be sure to read all of it!
Hey, thanks for the very nice comment and for visiting. Come back again soon!
You’re funny… I do like your style. I’m looking for a teenage blogger to show my teen friend what a teen blogger says. Any leads?
Hi, Thanks for reading. I don’t know of any teen bloggers, but perhaps go to Wordpress.com and .org and do some searching or look on Blogger. Good luck!
Dear Nancy:
I’m writing to say “Congratulations!” for cherishing your family and getting to travel with the people you like most! I trust you’re giving thanks every minute you’re with them.
My family just had a gathering to celebrate my nephews marriage. His bride is from Estonia, next to Russia, but they met through work, are best friends, and we’re thrilled to have her fun loving and optimistic outlook on life! They both are very fortunate, as are we!
Have a great rest of your vacation Nancy! And thanks for sending us your message!
Thanks for reading and for the comment! Tell your friends about Dating Dementia.
Hi Nancy,
Looking forward to following your journey. I just started blogging about dealing with life as a dementia caregiver as a form of therapy for myself. It’s been quite therapeutic, but this condition is scary. Take a look — http://iloveluci2.wordpress.com/. Perhaps we can help each other.
Hi Nancy,
Looking forward to following your journey. I just started blogging about dealing with life as a dementia caregiver as a form of therapy for myself. It’s been quite therapeutic, but this condition is scary. Take a look — http://iloveluci2.wordpress.com/. Perhaps we can help each other.
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Hi,
Thanks very much for reading and for your comment…I’ll check out your wordpress blog. Sorry about the delay but you were caught in my spam filter! Best, Nancy
Hi Nancy, I found you, after you found me on twitter. I thought I’d pop by and check out your very interesting blog. I also have a mom battling dementia and funny how that one similarity makes you seem kindred to me. It is good for people to remember that although dementia and alzheimer’s is a terrible thing – sometimes you just gotta laugh! Good luck with your journey.
Hey, Thanks so much. I’ll check out your blog writing online. Glad you found me and let’s stay in touch. N
I helped move my mom from a one bedorom independent apartment in a residential care facility to a studio apartment. Mom is running out of money and I quickly. No one really anticipated this. The good news is that she has remained independent longer than we thought. (Mom has Parkinsons and a long term care policy that will kick in when she needs assisted living.) The bad news is that she will probably run out of money before she needs the care. I am exhausted and living in a fog. My sister is helping her unpack and settle in this weekend. She flew in from CA leaving her husband and two young girls who start school on Monday. I don’t think she will get everything done with mom because mom will have to get rid of at least 50% more stuff to really make the small space work. I dread dealing with the left overs when she leaves. Mom has Parkinsons and needs more and more help. I thought I was in the thick of things 8 years ago when she was diagnosed and she moved from her condo. Now I realize that it is really just being for me. The last years of a move, multiple falls, emergency room visits, managing multiple medications well that is seeming easy now. I am not looking forward to the next stage. I am not looking forward to aging myself.
My mother had several degrees of dementia. I don’t think there were ever any extensive medical evaluations of it, but it was very clear. It is sad and frustrating for family and loved ones, to say nothing of how she felt. Nancy, I like the sense of humor and honesty you bring to the topic and your blog.
Andy, thank you so very much. And, thanks for the interview today — I hope you will be able to edit a good program from all of my ramblings!
Thanks so much for the follow and posting on your blog roll! Really most appreciated.
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