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5 Signs of Dementia
The Top 5 Signs of Dementia Today, elderly patients are often diagnosed with dementia. According to the World Health Organization, dementia impacts approximately 50 million people globally. The Centers for Disease Control released a study in September regarding the impact of this illness on more than 5 million American patients. This number is expected to more than double by 2060. This means there will be a large population of families witnessing their loved one lose all sense of who they are.
By Raven Wood6 years ago in Families
Boy Mom
I became a mom at the age of 19 and I had no idea how drastically my life would change. He was a beautiful little boy with a quick smile and a laugh that could light up the room. Unfortunately his father and I did not make it and got divorced. (Probably the best thing for us!) This posed a lot of challenges over the years but that is another story.
By Jessica Smotherman6 years ago in Families
Family, Friends, and Zoom during COVID 19
Being separated from your child is the hardest thing any loving parent can go through. Words can’t begin to describe the feelings of loss, emptiness, and sadness that a parent can feel during this time. Because of COVID 19, my stepson reached out to me and his did for the first time in 5 years of separation. While COVID 19 has been a traumatic experience for everyone, I am Thankful that the recent events had allowed people to come together in a virtual world using modern communication that would not have been an option 20 years ago.
By Dr. Reanna Waugh PhD6 years ago in Families
Why? Because, Because.
After my mom split, it was the all about the three musketeers- Dad, Edvan, and I. Ed- my dad- drank A LOT, but we were kids, and so I guess we didn't mind. Janet- my mom- took the one vehicle we had to get around, so we walked around a lot, it was fun, mostly.
By Jayme Rios6 years ago in Families
MOMMY FOREVER
My newborn was sleeping in my arms and I was looking at his face with his little, but manly, fists clenched under his chin. He was sleeping and probably didn’t have any idea what was going on. We had already packed our bag and ready to go home when the nurse entered the room.
By Dandelionclub6 years ago in Families
I Get My Smile From Her
I’m losing my mind. In the past four days I’ve lost a jacket, $100, and a new prescription. To be fair, I believe the jacket and pills were stolen from my vehicle while I was working, and I only think that because none of my camera footage at home shows anybody going into my vehicle at night. The $100 I think worked its way out of my back pocket at the post office when I went in for mail on the same day everything else went missing. I assumed I had misplaced all of it and couldn’t remember where because of my complete lack of sleep and a combination of said new medicine which makes me feel a little loopy.
By Vincent Maertz6 years ago in Families
Thankful for my son!
When I was 22 years old, I gave birth to the best part of my life, my son. When my baby was approximately 3 months old, I felt a lump in-between his rib cage. I made an appointment at the local Family Medicine clinic. The doctor told me it was a hernia. I researched hernias and my baby did not have hernia; it kept growing. I took my baby back to the clinic approximately 5 times. They gave me a referral to see a surgeon at The Children's Hospital in Denver. The only problem, it was 3 months away. I was referred to a local Surgeon. He confirmed that the lump was not a hernia, but the chance of it being cancer is so low, he recommended I wait the 3 months. The following day, I drove to Children's hospital and walked into the surgeon, Dr. Hendrickson's office. I was obviously distraught. He fit us into his schedule. After examining my son, he sent us to get a CT Scan. After the scan, I was approached and told that the mass was the size of a grapefruit. It was definitely cancer, they just didn't know what kind. They scheduled a biopsy. They told me I could admit him now, or go home pack and prepare because we would now be practically living at children's hospital. The night after learning of the enormous mass on my baby's liver, I prayed, called family and friends. The night after the CT Scan, I fed my baby like any other day, but this day has changed my life forever then he immediately started to projectile vomit. His screamed in pain, it was the worst feeling for a mother. I was terrified. I called 911 and Children's hospital. The EMTs arrived and said my baby's vitals are normal. I told them to take us to the ER. Once we arrived the emergency department had received the information from Children's hospital. I remember seeing my little baby tangled in medical equipment. They gave him an x-ray and determined that his tumor on his liver ruptured and he was not hemorrhaging. They took him on a flight for life to Children's that night. I don't recall what I said or how I reacted, all I do know is that I was scared, and angry at every doctor that told me to wait. What if I listened to them? They could not find the source of the hemorrhage. They pumped my baby with blood for almost 48 hours, then the pressure stopped the hemorrhaging. Dr. Hendrickson came to see talk to me. He told me the risk of the hemorrhage returning was high; he felt confident to remove the tumor and the left half of my son's liver. The surgery lasted about 3 or 4 hours. Dr. Hendrickson successfully removed the tumor and a portion of his liver. For the next 10 months, my baby was on chemotherapy treatments. 8/5/2020 was 15 years since my son's last chemo treatment; he is now a happy normal 16 year old boy. I thank god for him everyday.
By Tish Bendixen6 years ago in Families
Motherhood
Entering motherhood, you think its going to be a walk in the park. You believe that you are going to make it through all the obstacles with your significant other. But what happens if you’re doing it alone? What happens if you begin struggling with being a mom because even though you seem good, the stories from others that traumatized you.
By Viccy Cobbett6 years ago in Families
Miracle Babies
11/20/2020 It was a day ago, four years ago my life changed forever. I had played bachelor for thirty one years of my life. It had mostly worked out but my mental health and physical health were at risk as my responsibilities just exploded my world. I had always wanted a family, but it always seemed too soon. I'm sure others can attest to that. It just sort of happens. Sometimes we pick our partners and other times we spin our fates and throw knives to win. This is the way.
By FRANK? Piccolella6 years ago in Families
Winsley the Two-headed Monkey
Winsley the Two-Headed Monkey By Rev. Dana Bassinger Chapter 1: A lesson learned. Winsley is a monkey born in a zoo, a little creature standing just under a foot tall. His fur is dark brown with golden markings like his mother and most of the other monkeys in his exhibit. One thing however, set him apart from the others. It was the fact he was born with two heads.
By Dana Bassinger6 years ago in Families
Even Still, Hug Them -
As a mom of three boys, all under ten, believe me - I know what tired looks and feels like. Between working full time, 'mom-ing' full time, soccer practice, sincere attempts at creativity for dinner (even though hotdogs for the fifth time this month seems a lot less stressful), nothing can be more annoying at the end of a long day than that one, measly toy in the middle of the living room that you've picked up thirteen times already since making it home.
By Jaclyn Babers6 years ago in Families
