Yes, I am home again. My mobility is poor. The issue is balance – I cannot walk a straight line and I have a fear of falling whenever I am on two feet. This is the fault of the autoimmune disease called dermatomyositis (DM). The dementia did contribute some to my immobility but not early as much as
Finally, home from the hospital
In November/December we were in the hospital for verification of an autoimmune disease known as Dermatomyositis (DM). The melanomas that they found in my body in the hospital were considered as being a ‘trigger’ for the formation of this autoimmune disease.
A month in the hospital and I hope for a miracle
This story continues with Leah and I going to the emergency department (ED) of University Hospital in London at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15.
The rest of the story regarding my health
The year 2024 has not started out to be as positive as I had expected. Thinking back over the past three years, both my wife and I have been struggling with our health care systems. We are certainly aware of our increasing age but I do not think that ageism is a negative factor with either of us – m
Onward and forward for another year
2023 was a tough year. Not just for me personally, but for our health systems.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As you may have read in my recent columns, I have had a good life. However, in October 2013, I had a brain scan which indicated a potential problem with my brain. I didn’t take this too seriously, but I did recognize that the results of the scan do indicate that the end of my life is due sometime. M
A recap of the first half of my life
Right now, heading into winter, is a good time for me to do a life recap.
Taking care of me can be difficult
If you have been reading my columns regularly in the Wingham Advance Times or my blog, you must be impressed by the attention that I get.
Frustrations with the medicals – my opinion
In 2015, I moved from the suburbs into the peace and quiet of the rurals in a primarily senior community (called The Bridges of Seaforth). The community features 73 (so far) homes besides the town of Seaforth in southwestern Ontario. Seaforth is a typical small Ontario town of 3,000-plus people.
My caregiver is still in charge
As you have read in the past three columns, I am dealing with a number of health concerns. The only one that is considered terminal is the ‘dementia.’ It can turn into Alzheimer’s, which inevitably requires 24/7 care and ends up as terminal Alzheimer’s. There is, at present, no drug solution for Alz
My caregiver and I move home, finally
First, I need to explain why we are moving home. The doctors have discovered melanoma in my left chest area. It was almost under my armpit, next to my lymphs and quite large. There were many discussions amongst the doctors whether to treat the melanoma with drugs or remove by surgery in their daily
My caregiver continues to work hard on my behalf
On Nov. 16, 2021, I was snug as a bug in my very comfortable bed in the hospital. Leah had just returned from home to find out what was going on with me. I didn’t know, except there were a bunch of tests that I was scheduled to take. Apparently, depending on the results of the tests, I could expect
Caregivers are absolutely necessary
About a month ago Leah (my caregiver and wife) was invited to a friend’s (Her name is Dee) cottage up near Kincardine for three nights. My health had needed Lea’s full attention, 24/7, for the last two years and three months. She left me alone while she went to visit but had a PSW come to check up o
Pop is out of my diet – too much sugar
With all the heat that we have had, I have been drinking a lot of liquids.
Watermelon and corn
We have been through a period of high heat and now I am confident that it is over. We know that fall is coming soon because the corn on the cob season is upon us. Today, I started to husk fresh cobs to freeze for great corn all winter, plus one for dinner.
