Cindy's FTD Journey
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My mom was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia when she was 56. I'm a more recent stroke survivor. #FTD #Dementia #Strokesurvivor #Stroke
Salt Lake City, UT
Joined August 2009
Rare Disease Day - Frontotemporal Dementia! A form of dementia on the rare disease list? Dementia is so common! No Way! BUT YES, Frontotemporal Dementia is a RARE DISEASE! #ShowYourStripes #RareDisease #RareDiseaseDay #EndFTD #DementiaUnder60
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RT @fopminui: "I care for my 88-year-old mom due to dementia. She has been an avid knitter for many years. Recently, though, the dementia h…
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RT @alzassociation: June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Repost to raise awareness for the more than 55 million people worldwide im…
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RT @Curlerlaw: My Husband Was Diagnosed With Dementia at 36. Here’s How I First Knew Something Was Wrong #elderla…
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RT @alzassociation: Today Wendy Williams’ team shared that the former talk show host is living with primary progressive aphasia & frontotem…
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RT @AFTDHope: The former talk show host Wendy Williams was diagnosed with FTD last year, her care team announced in a Feb. 22 statement. “…
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@ajoycruz @ourftdjourney Cherish the miracles and positive moments! I'm so glad to hear this! That is so cute about your daughter! ❤ Thank you for the update! I'm praying and thinking about you and your family! It's never easy going through a trial like this in life! #endftd
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RT @Justacarehomeg1: Attended a funeral today and heard a really touching comment about #dementia...the dementia years likened to waving so…
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RT @TODAYshow: "Honestly he is the gift that keeps on giving," Emma Willis told TODAY's @Hodakotb in studio, adding that as a result of her…
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RT @KateLeeCEO: It is #WorldAlzheimersDay. Busy day at work. But I just want my mum. To tell me I’ve got this. She is proud of me. But she…
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RT @LEAD_Coalition: Jack Hanna's long goodbye: How #Alzheimers is stripping away the man the world once knew via @u…
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@ajoycruz Thank you so much. I cherish and miss those times that I had with my mom. You mentioning her dance moves made me smile. How is your dad doing? I'm so sorry you are going through this trial right now.
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@ajoycruz @ourftdjourney @reneesgarden I'm so glad you had a fun visit with your dad! Sending you hugs and hoping your next visit will be fun, too. ❤
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RT @365CareTips: A stroke can occur even if you are the caregiver! Know your risk factors (high blood pressure, diet, inactivity, diabetes,…
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@ajoycruz Alison, I was thinking of you and wondering how your dad was doing. I just saw this update on your dad. Thinking and praying for you as this journey is so so hard. I'm so sorry you are going through this right now! 🙏 🙏
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May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth . This is my stroke story. I had a #stroke while I was a caregiver to my mom who had Frontotemporal #Dementia . Having a stroke and being a caregiver were super hard.
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@albiongirl68 @MetroUK It is definitely an emotional rollercoaster when you are dealing with FTD. I'm thinking of you. I'm so sorry you are going through this right now. Your mom is lucky to have you. Biggest hugs sent to you.
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