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[justcheckingsystem]

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[Glinkaism1]

I'm also a veteran. Active duty plus reserve total of 26 years.

[ThePhonoJack]

Hi Richard, just a best regards message to you on this Remembrance Day (Veteran's Day in the United States). I remember that you are a friend to all veterans. Thank you.

[spannerworks1]

@ThePhonoJack

HI Jack

Many thanks and very kind regards to you and all our US vet friends

Warm regards

Richard

[TheVideostunad]

Hi Rich;

Yes,it's tough.I do remember quite a different man in my dad but you're right segments of his original personality does come back from time to time.All i can do is be by his side.Thanks so much for your lovely words as always Richard! Sal XO

[chompo7]

really wonderful richard.my grandfather died of this horrible disease

it really is like watching pieces fall away day by day til there is nothing left

[spannerworks1]

@chompo7

Hi Joe

You are right about the loss of the person - the skill for professionals is to retain the dignity and respect for the person on the journey of this terminal condition.

Warm regards

Richard

[bluenazz]

Hi Richard, My Dad is 83 and was recently admitted to a full time senior's care facility here in Canada. He has dementia likely caused by Parkinsons and I've watched his decline for about 5 years now. Very sad as he was once a brilliant guy!

[TheVideostunad]

Very Touching Richard!

 Thanks for this wonderful post! Sal

[spannerworks1]

@TheVideostunad

Sal

Many thanks - sorry to hear about your dad and I am sure he is receiving the very best care and support - a loss is very much in what you say the uniqueness of the person is often lost but comes back in small doses from time to time.

Keep in touch warm regards

Richard