Comments on: Mom – Free of Her Alzheimer’s Prison

By: Mica

Mica — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:41:12 +0000

I’m sorry to hear of your loss. It was a long battle and she is in a happy place now. Free from all the pain and suffering. I found you website today because my mother has had Alzheimers for 9 years. She is now at the end of her life. Has been in a coma state for ~6months. All of a sudden yesteday she “awoke” for a little bit. It was such a blessing to me to be able to “see” my mom again. Even if it was for such a short period. Take care of yourself, and know you did everything you could.

By: Tamara Vick

Tamara Vick — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:26:29 +0000

Dear Trisha, what a wonderfull time you all had with your mother!You can keep celebrating the life she lived and share all the wonderfull acts she raised you with!She is an inspiring woman! Allthough you miss her for now, God is still thinking about her and he will take care that we will be reunited, in the place we lived, in due time. And you know why? Because he’s the biljon-triljardair and I know for sure he didn’t make us for such a short time, 20, 40, 60 something years, to throw away such a wonderfull person! The wooden coat is not our life-goal! For several years I keep my mother (84)alive with natural turbo-food and this moment I try to wake her up from her scleroses. Though the docters,so called ’specialists’say its impossible, its possible al the same! The other day she glanced at me! I just cured my father(88) in 2 weeks time, he starts to rerember again, his arthritis(burning feet) is disappearing now and even his hearing got better!! He can throw away his hearing- aid today or tomorrow! Though I didn’t see him for a long time, due to religious circumstances. Due to the same reason I couldn’t built a fine relationship with my mother ánd father! But I can see higher, wider and deeper than that! I have a very simple turbo-cure for, about what I think, almost any disease. The only thing I can’t do, is to grow limps, but that’s obvious. When there’s too much knowledge, simplicity can get lost. It’s just the simple things we need to make us healthy ánd happy! The future is there to live for, till all time is finished, which will never happen! Live your life with gratefulness for God and your parents! Tamara Vick

By: Bethane

Bethane — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:09:40 +0000

Thank you for sharing your Mother through your memories. I continue to find support in your words after having lost my Mother to a 23 yr. battle with cancer, followed by my Father to Alzheimer’s. The need to engage caregivers in a conversation for planning and preparation is invaluable advice. I appreciate the knowledge and experience you continue to offer that benefit all.

Brightest Blessings

By: Michael Kirsch, M.D.

Michael Kirsch, M.D. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:22:00 +0000

Wishing you well.

By: Becca Price

Becca Price — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:28:27 +0000

There is no greater tribute to your mother than to continue to work to improve the circumstances and empowerment of patients. Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us.

By: Carly

Carly — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:33 +0000

Thanks for sharing her beautiful life with us!

By: Char Brooks

Char Brooks — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:46:45 +0000

Hi Trisha:

What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. She has such a presence – you can feel how amazing not only through your description but also by the gleam in her eyes. I can tell you shared a very special relationship with her.

There aren’t words that can express what it’s like to lose someone gradually over time to a disease like Alzheimers but somehow you’ve captured a piece of her life by sharing these stories with us.

Thank you for the privilege of giving us a slice of your life – and your Mom’s. I love how you’ve carried her energetic spirit into your own work helping patients and caregivers everywhere.

It isn’t easy losing a parent – no ifs, ands or buts. I hope you can hold your memories close and feel how your Mom’s spirit is alive and well in you. May her memory be a blessing to you now and always.

By: Sheryl Kurland

Sheryl Kurland — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:56:37 +0000

Trisha, I often read your always-helpful and knowledgeable information. This blog is one that really teaches true life lessons. Your mom is at peace, and I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I can identify with the loss of a parent, and I can tell you that even today, 13 years later, if my doorbell rang and it was my dad, we would pick up right where we left off…probably even better. And people gave me all kinds of “advice” after his passing (or some even seemed to evaporate)…the most famous line “time heals.” My take is a little different from the norm…I have found that as time went on my grief took its place tucked in “my pocket” that transformed into a never ending connection between heart-and-heart. When I think about my Dad there’s always that pinch that hurts, but moreover I am flushed with a lot of love that I find very motivating daily. I hope this is helpful to you.
Sheryl Kurland
Patient Advocates Of Orlando (FL)
407-790-0796
http://www.patientadvocatesfl.com

By: Margie Baruch

Margie Baruch — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:04:45 +0000

What a beautiful tribute to a special lady. No matter that it’s a blessing I know how very much you will all miss her. Betty’s beauty in every way shone through for many years–Alzheimers or not. She was a dear person and i will miss her every time I walk into the memory center and other times too. Hugs and you know, I pray, that you all have my very deepest sympathy