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marble falls

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1. I'm 75. I've already decided to ask for a dementia test at my next apt in July. ...

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 01:48 AM

6 hrs ago

... My folks kept my grandfather with them and it required putting security screen doors in with alarms. I do not want to put that on my dear wife who is 79. I've already told her when taking care of me is too much, she is to put me into the old sailors home.

I have some idea of what you are going through and I pray for you to have the strength to put yourself first.

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I just had the scare of my life! [View all] slightlv 6 hrs ago OP

I'm 75. I've already decided to ask for a dementia test at my next apt in July. ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #1

Ah, my dear Marble ... oldsoldierfadingfast 4 hrs ago #8

I wish you and your husband strength for your journey. LoisB 5 hrs ago #2

About 15 years ago I also had a full stent occlusion. DFW 5 hrs ago #3

I was really surprised they didn't do an angio with a dx of slightlv 4 hrs ago #5

Getting some elderly people to take meds is apparently a chore. DFW 4 hrs ago #7

With the 100% occlusion, they certainly DID do an angio with me. DFW 5 min ago #15

Shouldn't you be resting? BaronChocula 3 hrs ago #10

I wish I could! I've been awake all night... slightlv 1 hr ago #12

Well, I sort of am. DFW 12 min ago #14

Holding you and your husband in light and love. Vibes for strength niyad 4 hrs ago #4

Thanks, niyad... slightlv 4 hrs ago #6

Having someone convey medical information BaronChocula 3 hrs ago #9

There is help out there ... oldsoldierfadingfast 3 hrs ago #11

One thing has me stymied right now, and I'm slightlv 1 hr ago #13