out and about

What a day.  First to see Opera in the Heights in Houston It is a very nice place for opera but it is not the grand opera. Tales of Hoffmann was the Opera. The singers were wonderful and so young and The event was for school kids and a group from the Alzheimers Assocation.  All loved it.

After that, I went to Memorial Park to get some exercise. As it turned out,  my friend and I, ran 6 miles around the park. The weather was very nice. Otherwise, we could not make it. 

Like the opera, The Alzheimers groups do other things like going to the Museum to look at paintings from all over the world. 

Just because you have Alzheimers, you can still have some fun. !!!

About time to go.

back to 2007

After my first two blogs, it is time to see how this all stated. First, you have to take a test by a PH.D.  His name is Dr Nance. He is a neuropsychological tester. You might ask him about every thing in the world. He asks every things, like drawing lines in diffiecult spaces. The test takes as  much as 5 or 6 hours. Yike! He is gathering formation. At least I can take a break for a few minutes.  It takes a long time and when they are over, you are BRAIN DEAD fore shure.

 Ok, after all of the tests, Dr Nance will provide the information in the tests and then forword its to the  doctor who will study all the tests.

That don now my doctor comes out to meet me and my wife. First time here. We talk a few minits then gets to the meet time for results. O sat next to my wife. Out of the blew, the docter said you have it. I said what does that mean. It meens I have Alzheimers.  I felt a tear droping. Lisa and I cried a short time. It is done now.  We are both strong and there is a lot of life to Live.
That was 3 years ago.  Life is good.
Jeff

fast and faster

It was world Alz day and letters were being sent to members of congress pleading for more help with Alzheimers suffering from this horable diease we had a hard time to see what was coming in.  Soon, I found out that members of congress were taking it very serious.  I received at lest 5 letters from members of congress saying they would help the cause.  In  Houston,Texas, where I live, we were lucky to have such wonderful help.

One thing I need to tell you about.  Alzheimers, has me spelling words wrong. I can not do anything with math. So if you see a word that that spells is wrong and/or looks funny, it may be a challegin to understand what I am saying.  

Thanks for reading my Blog.
Jeff

World Alzheimer's Day

My name is Jeff, and I have Early Stage Alzheimers. I learned that I had Alzheimers July 17, 2007. I was 58 years old. I was the Managing Partner of a large law firm, and I continued working until I couldn't work anymore. It was devastating. Initially, I could still drive, but after about 2 years, the doctor told me I could not drive anymore. Today is World Alzheimer's Day. I have started this blog to raise awareness of this disease so that someday a cure can be found. Just so you know, today I also ran 5 miles, and after I post this blog I plan to write a letter to my congressman in support of Alzheimer's legislation. Sometimes, friends or family members might help me with this blog, but mostly, it will be me. Signing out for today.