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sher
Joined: Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:20 am Posts: 184 Location: So Cal
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 a behavioral ta-da!
Ken turned 65 on Saturday and I invited several people over for a drop-in during the day. I felt that a party might be overwhelming but wanted to acknowledge his special day and give friends and relatives an opportunity to see Ken. He had a wonderful day, recognized most of his visitors and at the end of the day told me it was "perfect" (from a man who almost can't speak). Of course, he slept almost the entire next day, completely worn out, but happy. And so am I! Sher
_________________ Sher (53) married 29 years to Ken (66) who was diagnosed with LBD in 2008, but it most likely began many years before.
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| Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:14 am |
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mockturtle
Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:46 pm Posts: 3008 Location: WA
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 Re: a behavioral ta-da!
How wonderful for both of you! 
_________________ Pat [67] married to Derek [83] for 37 years; husband dx PDD/LBD 2005, probably began 2002 or earlier; late stage and in a SNF as of January 2011.
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cdw
Joined: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 298 Location: southern cali
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 Re: a behavioral ta-da!
what a wonderful birthday for everyone!!! smart thinking on just having a drop in party....happy belated birthday for ken!! cindi
_________________ CG for hubby. started showing symptoms in 2000, at 55, diagnosed at with AD at 62, LB at 64.. vietnam vet.. has ptsd, which doubled the chances for dementia...sprayed with agent orange. showing some signs of parkinsons.
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Leone
Joined: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:53 am Posts: 969 Location: Ocala, FL
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 Re: a behavioral ta-da!
Sher.... I love the idea. I'm so glad it was a success! We celebrate every one of those, don't we? Thanks for sharing.
_________________ Leone Carroll (75); wife of Dale (75) who passed away March 23, 2011
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irene selak
Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:59 pm Posts: 1941
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 Re: a behavioral ta-da!
Sher, I am sure Ken did have a nice birthday, what good thinking on your part for a drop in party! Glad it was a sucess!
_________________ Some forum members may be intense in sharing what they have found to be useful/recommend certain resources.While meaning well, some comments may seem rather strong. Please contact me with any concerns. Irene Selak LBDA Forum Moderator http://www.lbda.org
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| Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:26 pm |
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LTCVT
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:33 pm Posts: 2824 Location: Vermont
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Great - I'm so glad it worked out! Lynn
_________________ Lynn, daughter of 89 year old dad dx with possiblity of LBD, CBD, PSP, FTD, ALS, Vascular Dementia, AD, etc., died Nov. 30, 2010 after living in ALF for 18 months.
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