Lauren
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Bio
I am 23, and a hairdresser. I grew up living with my Grandma and Great-Grandma. We recently had to move my Great-Grandma into a Memory Care Facility.
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Which of these best describes you?
I am family - I am the Great-Granddaughter of a wonderful woman named Emma. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011, at 80 years old. Today, she is 86. My Grandma, Christine was her primary caregiver until recently.
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If your loved one was experiencing signs of dementia, would you keep it a secret?
I don't know - I wouldn't keep it from close family or friends, however I wouldn't tell just anyone until I had to.
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Who are you here for?
Extended Family -
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The thing I miss most is...
- Coming home from school or work, and seeing my Great Grandma swinging in the front yard, watching the boats and cars go by. It was such a simple thing, but it made her so happy just to get out. 💜
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I first began to worry when...
- My Grandma and my Aunt took her on a weeklong trip, in late 2010. They noted that she seemed very confused, and noticed she just didn't seem her normal self.
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The hardest part of my today was...
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