Thursday, September 3, 2009
Update on our Father :)
We took dad to his doctor appointment with Dr. Bolouri and once again received a stellar "clean bill of health." We are very pleased that dad had remained in this "stable state." We did fine out what was causing his "fainting spells," Defecation Vasovagal episode. Apparently, vasovagal episode or vasovagal response or vasovagal attack is a unease or discomfort mediated by the vagus nerve. When it leads to fainting, it is called a vasovagal syncope, which is the most common type of fainting. Defecation syncope: The temporary loss of consciousness (syncope) upon defecating (having a bowel movement). Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting. All of this is very common with people that have a weak or bad heart. In dad's case his heart is not that good. We did have one of these episodes a few days ago. Thank G-D the nurse, Jon and I were there. he went down fast. He thankfully did not fall but it took all three of us to lift him up onto the toilet. Bell well everyone that is on the list and see you all at the next meeting. G-D Bless
September's Meeting
A notice from our fearless leader - Mr. Ed Thompson
Our speaker for September Indian Trail Alzheimers Support Group Meeting will be Brittany Swartz, daughter of Jeanette Swartz Pughsley, who has spoken to our group several times.
Jeanette & Brittany (15 years of age) lost their husband/ father respectively at age 40 due to a genetic Alzheimers Disease where many of the family members have died very early as victims of this dreaded dementia. This will be very informative & heart-wrenching to hear first-hand how a young girl lost her dear father so early in life to this fatal disease.
Looking forward to seeing you then!
Our speaker for September Indian Trail Alzheimers Support Group Meeting will be Brittany Swartz, daughter of Jeanette Swartz Pughsley, who has spoken to our group several times.
Jeanette & Brittany (15 years of age) lost their husband/ father respectively at age 40 due to a genetic Alzheimers Disease where many of the family members have died very early as victims of this dreaded dementia. This will be very informative & heart-wrenching to hear first-hand how a young girl lost her dear father so early in life to this fatal disease.
Looking forward to seeing you then!
Ed and Pat thompson said...
Robyn, I have copied off this "sinfully delicious" recipe & can't wait to make it for "our kids" so we will have a REAL EXCUSE to eat it!! (HA!)Thanks for all you & Jon do to provide info to our support group & being patient with us when we try to learn new things! sometimes, it can be a hurdle when we are "technologically challenged!"Go's Blessings,Ed & pat <><
September 1, 2009 3:45 PM
Robyn, I have copied off this "sinfully delicious" recipe & can't wait to make it for "our kids" so we will have a REAL EXCUSE to eat it!! (HA!)Thanks for all you & Jon do to provide info to our support group & being patient with us when we try to learn new things! sometimes, it can be a hurdle when we are "technologically challenged!"Go's Blessings,Ed & pat <><
September 1, 2009 3:45 PM
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