I haven’t posted here in quite a while due to a variety of circumstances. To start let me say that everyone’s health remains about the same. Dad has declined a bit more, but he is holding up quite well given that he is in his tenth year of the disease. Mom’s vision has been treated pretty successfully–a very expensive treatment (Q:What do people do when the don’t have health insurance? A: Go blind.)Â Her vision has deteriorated some, but with a magnifier and good light she can get most of the things done she needs to, and can still read the newspaper.
Also, I been working hard developing a web site for a small book publishing company I am starting up. I am just a week or so away from opening the web doors. Though it’s a small company, it has been a challenging and anxiety-filled project, and I hope I will have more revenue than expenses. The first book is for kids 9-12, and relates to environmental issues and working with others to solve complex problems.
Apart from these developments, there is one more serious element, the one that has drawn me back to this blog. Mom is now showing signs similar to those I saw in Dad many years ago. I think she is developing Alzheimer’s. This is a frightening realization. She has been a good partner helping me take care of Dad since I moved into their home nearly 4 years ago. She is helping less now, and as time goes on, I expect her capacity to assist will drop off. Having one parent with the disease is quite hard; having two, at home, at the same time, will be quite a challenge.
Finally, I am aiming to start a web-based business at www.alzheimersfamilycare.com. I would like a partner to share in the business, and I am actively looking for one. I am asking for a small buy-in at the start, but I hope we will be equal partners as the business grows. I think it is a great domain name, and we should be able to attract large numbers of people. The site will focus on information especially pertinent to families taking care of loved ones at home. There will be a strong online community, with interactive and social features, as well as a store where people can purchase items that we recommend based on our experience.
That’s it for now. Hope to return to making more regular blog posts going forward.
If you have a chance, please send me a note at info@alzheimersfamilycare.com.
Be well.