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DeminPennswoods

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58. We had no idea about the way infections

Thu Dec 3, 2020, 03:58 PM

Dec 2020

affect the brains of the elderly until it happened in our family. Then someone told us. I'll bet there are plenty of people who don't have any idea about it either.

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Attacked by Neighbor: Probably Final Update [View all] rustysgurl Dec 2020 OP

Glad you and your neighbor didn't get covid vercetti2021 Dec 2020 #1

Just stay clear of people as much as you can lunatica Dec 2020 #2

Thanks for the update MustLoveBeagles Dec 2020 #3

At least there won't be any more police stuff... Archae Dec 2020 #4

This has been very traumatic Meowmee Dec 2020 #5

Oh. My. God. greenjar_01 Dec 2020 #6

Wow, what in ordeal. ismnotwasm Dec 2020 #7

I'm guessing your deceased neighbor's behavior can be partly explained Aussie105 Dec 2020 #8

I was just thinking the same thing. More than one survivor has reported hallucinations/fever dreams Hekate Dec 2020 #23

Quite possibly: Delirium fairly common in older COVID-19 patients chia Dec 2020 #27

Could this explain some of Rudy G's behavior? murielm99 Dec 2020 #29

There are reports of neurological damage even in people who have had mild cases. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2020 #30

That's what I'm thinking, too. TrishaJ Dec 2020 #36

I was thinking the same thing. qanda Dec 2020 #53

Neighbor Sounds Like She Was in the Early Stages The Roux Comes First Dec 2020 #9

Why not both? Boomer Dec 2020 #34

Well, her dementia was likely exacerbated by Covid-19. Any infection can do that. Texin Dec 2020 #38

Wow. Glad to hear you're okay BainsBane Dec 2020 #10

Jeebers. I can only imagine how this has affected you. You've done nothing to bring on this ... marble falls Dec 2020 #11

I'm sure this whole series of events have left your head spinning. Marie Marie Dec 2020 #12

Oh no! This is a terrible outcome. AllyCat Dec 2020 #13

Been following your story. I want to send you hugs and to remind you Solly Mack Dec 2020 #14

Fingers crossed, indeed! sarcasmo Dec 2020 #15

Hoping you can update one more time, with good news from your retest. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2020 #16

I was just about to say this. tblue37 Dec 2020 #42

I am sorry for her family but glad you won't have to fear her anymore. Liberty Belle Dec 2020 #17

Sounds like covid wrecked her brain LittleGirl Dec 2020 #18

Glad you & neighbor are still negative SheltieLover Dec 2020 #19

You, your helpful neighbor and she will never have to deal with the trauma of court, Maru Kitteh Dec 2020 #20

I am glad you and your friendly neighbor are testing negative. denbot Dec 2020 #21

Dementia and/or infection DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #26

I have seen dementia True Blue American Dec 2020 #41

Seen the same with infection DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #43

I was just reading the posts about Covid True Blue American Dec 2020 #44

Covid's an infection and in the elderly DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #45

Wow! Thanks for the info. True Blue American Dec 2020 #47

We had no idea about the way infections DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #58

I didn't True Blue American Dec 2020 #59

As to Trump, DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #60

Agree True Blue American Dec 2020 #62

I'm so glad your ordeal is over Withywindle Dec 2020 #22

Thanks for the update Hekate Dec 2020 #24

Glad you're still doing ok. BGBD Dec 2020 #25

Wow, she went fast. cwydro Dec 2020 #28

After attacking you a Biden supporter..a Trump supporter Roc2020 Dec 2020 #31

Wow. I'm glad you and your neighbor are good so far. Liberal In Texas Dec 2020 #32

There is another term for it Oscarthegreat Dec 2020 #33

Thank you for the update. Glad that you and your helpful neighbor are negative so far. Sending niyad Dec 2020 #35

Wondering what is happening with her son... and wishing you a negative test result! JudyM Dec 2020 #37

May a Democrat be your next neighbor! MLAA Dec 2020 #39

So far, so good. BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #40

Karma is such a bitch ... jimlup Dec 2020 #46

This has been surreal. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2020 #48

You and your neighborhood have survived a harrowing ordeal, with courage. cp Dec 2020 #49

can you provide links to the previous parts of the story please? nt garybeck Dec 2020 #50

Sorry ... I keep forgetting to do that. rustysgurl Dec 2020 #55

If I Hadn't Watched This From The OP on The Subject... jayfish Dec 2020 #51

Sorry that this happened to you and your neighborhood. Caliman73 Dec 2020 #52

Hope you stay safe. Nululu Dec 2020 #54

Glad you are OK...stay safe. A vaccine is coming. Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #56

Hate to be that guy rust... Glamrock Dec 2020 #57

At Least There's A Sort Of Closure ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #61

Hoping for an "All-clear" from the lab for you. nt Ilsa Dec 2020 #63

Glad you are doing better. gademocrat7 Dec 2020 #64

Oh, My Gosh JGug1 Dec 2020 #65

Bow down before the one she served, it's time she got what she deserved Blue Owl Dec 2020 #66

Oh wow Catherine Vincent Dec 2020 #67

So glad you and your neighbor who helped are okay! But, isn't the son of the FailureToCommunicate Dec 2020 #68

Fortunately, the house is on the market. n/t rustysgurl Dec 2020 #70

That's a relief! FailureToCommunicate Dec 2020 #71

Jeezus. Start the mini-series. Seriously, glad you're OK. Hang in there. Evolve Dammit Dec 2020 #69