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I'm so glad you are recovering well from your surgery. I can't imagine what you have been through.
Your help and your words of wisdom mean so much and you are very much appreciated.
KathyView Thread

October is cooling things off very quickly here in NE Ok.
From the 70's, 60's, and tonight dipping in the hi 40's.
I'm looking forward to a hard frost, hoping to end this allergy season.
Ken has been functioning very well. He is now on insulin for his diabetes. Somehow, taking this step, he is more aware of his diet and exercise.
Yesterday we went to a health fair sponsored by the Indian Health Clinic. Many information booths were set up. One of the directors of a elders nutrition site was telling me about some books she had in her office on Alzheimers that I could borrow. Then she said there was a booth there. Before I could get to the booth, she had gathered me some literature and 2 books: The Alz. activity Guide and Through the seasons, an activity book. Later when I went to the booth, I showed the woman my Medic Alert bracelet. Even though she had the literature to hand out, she seemed unaware of what it was saying. While standing there talking to her, a couple I know came by and the man has had AD for 10 years. I showed them my bracelet and gave them the material to get more information. The wife was so interested. I did this twice. I noticed that people would glance toward the table and walk on by, just as these people started to do. Now I've got the information to share with a couple at church. I can't say enough good about the Medic Alert Safe Return braclets. I am much more confident when I'm wearing mine.
Last week a van decided to pull over into my space and the driver woke up just before hitting me in the passenger door on the drivers side. If I had been hit, I would have been thrown over into a tree. Again I thought of my bracelet and the fact that these people could alert my children.
We keep right on going with confidence--one day at a time.
May God Bless You All and keep you strong.
KathyView Thread

Yes, I keep in mind to stay active in my Red Hat Group. We meet once a month. Now I'm in a basket making class. I've about finished one and have 3 more to make. We meet one evening a week.
Thank you for your support.
KathyView Thread

Thanks for asking.
KathyView Thread

I'm glad that your Dad is so well adjusted. I think it is very natural for him to want out. He certainly respects your opinion and it's great that he is listening to you.
Blessings to you and your Dad,
KathyView Thread

Most of our Labor Day has been quiet. This evening we were blessed with an 8 yr old granddaughter wanting to spend the night. So we picked up her sister also (12) and went to McDonalds.
I believe the main reason Ken is doing so much better is that he exercises almost every day--even when he doesn't feel like it. He's now doing 2 miles on the bike with the arm exercises with it.
I hope your September is a good one.
KathyView Thread

Today has been a good one. Our family had a cook-out tonight, so Labor Day will be a day of rest for us.
Ken is doing much better and seems stronger. He has been alert and verbal most of the time.
Last Tuesday, an old friend whom we haven't seen in a couple of years, came by. We had been looking forward to this visit. Tuesday morning Ken woke up feeling really draggy. He was mentally and physically slow and very sleepy. He slept until about 11:30 am when our friend got here. His mind was so slow, he could hardly talk. After lunch, he began talking a little more. When our friend left about 2:30 pm, Ken went back to sleep for the next 4 hours. I had to wake him. I'm wondering if this was psycological because of looking forward to the visit. He slept a lot the next day also, then worked out of it. His blood sugar was about 200. This is high for him.
He has been fine since then.
I hope you all have a good holiday.
KathyView Thread

I read parts of this article and it mentions Benedryl. I'm so glad that I remembered the Melatonin. I haven't found anything bad about it. If you know of anything, please let me know.
KathyView Thread

I appreciate your information. Just for clarification: I have never read anyplace that caffeine feeds tumors. As a post breast cancer patient, my doctor gave me that information. My friend who was 'in the same boat' was told the same thing from her doctor. True or not, I drink mostly decaf., but I like the 'real thing' also
Ken and I have recently gone to the county fair to watch our grandson(learning disabilities) show his Boer goat which he got a blue ribbon and $1,000. (this making a long story short.) It was his first time of raising a goat and showing it. It was an awesome weekend. Ken did a great job in walking.View Thread

I definitely don't want him to go downward.
His most difficulty lately has been having difficulty in saying what he is thinking. He is still choosing exercise even when he doesn't feel like it.
Thanks for your help.
KathyView Thread
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