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It’s been a while since I’ve participated on ActiveRain. As most of you know, I have Alzheimer’s Disease, and it’s progressing, even with the “Memantine” meds that I take daily. My daughter communicates with my Neurologist and updates her monthly.  

 

I make an honest effort to contribute to my Facebook Page. My days are devoted to exercising my brain.  My neurologist wants many hours devoted to “scramble word” and sites that require thinking. “Scramble Word” is timed and scored with each level finished.  It’s very challenging. On good days, I’m a competitor. On other days, it’s useless! 

 

I’m now adding a low dose antidepressant medication to my daily regime. Anxiety and depression are all part of Alzheimer’s.  I’ve lost my sense of smell. That’s controlled by the frontal lobe of the brain.  

 

Another future event, according to what I’ve been reading, is loss of appetite.  That hasn’t happened yet, but I’m looking forward to it!!!  I surely can lose a few pounds. 

 

I try to make a joke of things, but I’m not laughing. It’s a scary illness with no cure. They know more now than they did previously, but there’s so much more to learn. Someday there will be medication to cure it or control it.  

 

Those are my thoughts for today..... I’ll be back with another update in the not too distant future!! 

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Barbara Todaro, Great Grandmother to Caleb, Santino, Aiden and Gianni       

Todaro Team - Retired

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Comments (47)

Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning Barbara! I am so glad you are fighting the good fight. I have even seen some who have revered the progression. I am praying for you. Know that your Active Rain family loves you!

May 03, 2021 09:30 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Hi Barbara,

Not so sure that going on FB is going to exercise your brain.  I find most of it drivel unless you have special areas/sites for your exercises.  🙄

I had to laugh at one of the contests the other day.  One of the criteria was it had to be coherent. Takes all the fun out of it.

May 03, 2021 11:33 AM
Barbara Todaro

Hi Lyn... I use Facebook to share my thoughts and my journey..... this is quite a journey for someone who had a mind like a steel trap.... I never missed a beat.... my mind was like a steel trap....held information forever!!  not so much anymore.... past memories are still there.... it's the current occurrences that I have no problem forgetting!!  and that slate is wiped clean just like it never happened or was never spoken.....and it doesn't matter how important it might be.... my family does great "follow up" with me....

May 05, 2021 04:36 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Barbara Todaro - Your updates help all of us to have a better understanding of this awful disease.  My husband's grandmother had it and I would visit her a couple of times a week.  Her daughter was there every day to be with her.  Being surrounded by family and loved ones is the very best therapy.  You are always in my thoughts and prayers and it does worry me when we do not hear from you.  

May 03, 2021 06:10 PM
Barbara Todaro

thank you, Sheri..... when I can think of something worthwhile to share, I will always share it here.... what I remember about real estate could fit in a thimble, as I've previously stated.....although I love to hear the stories from Tammy....she's The Todaro Team now..... and she does it soooo much better than I ever did.....

May 05, 2021 04:42 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Barbara:

You have always been, and will continue to be, an amazing insiration to so many, no matter what. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeff

May 06, 2021 09:24 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Barbara Todaro, I love reading your thoughts of the day. Heck, I love reading anything you write. You have taught so many of us so much about this wonderful business of RE marketing. Please let us know what we can do for you. 

You are one amazing triumphant survivor! 

May 06, 2021 11:19 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Sending you  so much love. You are in my thoughts and as Margaret Rome says, you are an amazing and triumphant survivor. Miss your posts, but understand and you have to take care of YOU. 

May 31, 2021 07:29 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

It's always good to hear from you - and I guess you know how many fans you have here in the Rain - all of us pulling for you.

You mentioned a brain game you're playing. Have you checked into Lumosity? There's a variety of games and most are fun to play. I go there daily - love the word games but find some of the memory ones annoying!

Jun 08, 2021 09:23 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Hi Barbara, just checking in to say hello. I hope you are doing well.

Jun 22, 2021 12:47 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I hope all is going well for you.

Have an outstanding summer.

Jul 23, 2021 10:38 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

You are missed and not forgotten Barbara Todaro. You are strength, humor, honest, creative, dogged and determined. Your AR family is rooting for you , inspired by you!

Aug 03, 2021 03:40 AM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

You have been an inspiration to so many people and the struggle you are in right now if fierce.  True to your nature, you are a worrior and I pray a cure will help to slow this beast. I miss your posts and continue to follow you on facebook.  Stay strong my friend.

Aug 12, 2021 06:20 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

My Monday Morning Men's Prayer Group prays for you on a regular basis Barbara Todaro 

Oct 13, 2021 06:52 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Barbara Todaro So sorry your seniors years are being challenged, like most of us especially me as the saying goes "our parts are wearing out", no fun, ever day is a new day, so glad we all connected in The Rain, you certainly are an inspiration to many of us, thank you. Have a fun week, I 'll often think of you and wish you all the very best.

Nov 07, 2021 09:27 AM
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Thinking of you today. It's supposed to be sunny tomorrow in MA. Hopefully that and our prayers will make you smile

Dec 02, 2021 10:24 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am still sending  good thoughts and prayers your way my friend Barbara 🙂

Dec 16, 2021 09:28 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

It is good to hear from you.  I miss all of your uplifting posts and I hope you are spending lots of quality time with your friends and family.

Jan 20, 2022 10:53 AM
Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

Oh how I miss your posts. I learned sooo much from you! Thank you

Jan 22, 2022 11:04 AM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

I woke this morning thinking of you.  Your posts are greatly missed.  Hope you are well and safe.

Apr 24, 2022 05:04 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

You are fighting a great battle with all the energy and drive you have. It is a daily grind, but your strength will allow you to have many good days and you are surrounded close and virtually by people that care greatly for you

Jul 27, 2022 03:16 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Barbara Todaro 

So glad to see you in the Rian again. I play word games too and like you some days I'm a competitor and other days I'm useless. We do keep you in prayer at my Men's Prayer Group on Mondays. 

Jul 27, 2022 08:50 AM