Have a name for my dad's Pathology

Mar 15, 2009 19:11

Well, I finally have a name for my dad's pathology. It's Front Temporal Dementia. He has the style relating to executive function. As the article says this means that he is unable to perform skills that require complex planning or sequencing. This means things like tying his shoes. Considering that we used to joke about how my dad only ever ( Read more... )

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call_me_harmony March 16 2009, 10:55:32 UTC
You are in my thoughts. I hope having the diagnosis helps you all get your heads around it a little more.

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panther March 16 2009, 13:40:18 UTC
Huge hugs!!!!

and yes, I'd like to hear that story sometime.

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fiddle_dragon March 16 2009, 16:43:24 UTC
*hugs*

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sine March 16 2009, 18:19:04 UTC
i am very glad you have a name for it. naming is power. i'm very sad that this is happening to you. *hug*

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notaboyscout March 17 2009, 10:15:43 UTC
*hug*

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