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Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

After a little over 17 years away, I recently made a trip back to the city I grew up in. The trip was primarily to attend my niece’s wedding and (finally) catch up with family, who I had not seen (other than online and in photos) for those 17 years. It was a journey filled…

Understanding What It’s Like To Live With Alzheimer’s

Understanding What It’s Like To Live With Alzheimer’s

Who are you? Those three words send shivers down my spine. Dread fills my mind from the inevitable scenario when my dad no longer knows who I am. Nearly six years ago, we received the heartbreaking news that my dad had Alzheimer’s disease. It wasn’t a big surprise. On my father’s side of the family,…