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Sharley Funk: Slowly Losing a Husband to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Jul 3, 2024
Sharley Funk, a devoted wife, shares her heartbreaking experience of slowly losing her husband to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She discusses signs of the disease, falling in love with her husband, the honor of caregiving, anxiety, anticipatory grief, and preparing to let go. Through her story, she emphasizes cherishing the time they have left together.
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- Early signs of Alzheimer's were initially misunderstood due to Lance's young age, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis.
- Charlie finds strength in her enduring love story with Lance, embracing her caregiving role amidst emotional turmoil.
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Recognizing Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Early signs of Alzheimer's in her husband included difficulties in communication, forgetting passwords, and struggling with familiar tasks on devices like computers. Despite these challenges, initial diagnosis was delayed due to his young age and alternative explanations like PTSD were explored before accurately identifying early-onset Alzheimer's.
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