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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-07-21, Page 9NEED A LITTLE HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? Get help from the professionals in our business directory! Community Calendar WED. JULY 21 10:00-11:30 a.m. Play and Learn Ontario Early Years program at Duff's United Church In Walton 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Seniors Shuffleboard at the Arena 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Ball Hockey on Arena Floor 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Ruth's Fitness at the arena (upstairs) THURS., JULY 22 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Fitness Is fun with Drusilla 10:00-11:30 a.m. Baby Time Ontario Early Years at Egmondville United Church SAT. JULY 24 9:30-11:00 a.m. Jumping Gym Fun Early Years program at Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre MON., JULY 26 9:30-11:00 a.m. ABC 123 Ontario Early Years program at St. James Gym 10:00-12:00 noon - Walking for the Health of it Program Arena Hall Side 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Ruth's Fitness at the Arena (upstairs) . July 5 - August 15th - School's Cool. A learning readiness program for children ages 3-5. 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To Rosemary Corrlveau, Barb Desjardins, Deb and Nancy Denys, heartfelt thanks for keeping Meghan's world going In our absence. Thanks to Jeff Denys for helping with the barn unconditional- ly. Thank you to very caring friends Ross and Barb McIntosh. Your weekly hot feasts kept us well nour- ished and better able to meet the challenges of the day. Thank you to the "mystery lady" at East Side Marios. We will forever remember how so many people, too numerous to mention all, went out of their way to assist us. You all hold a very spe- cial place in our hearts. Thank you for being angels in our lives. - Theresa, Rick, Meghan and Steven 47-30x1 *%w �g %;11/t. 4 rl 1101 Is Birthdays Anniversaries Buck & Does tr Parties from 10 + GSTo Drop by i, The Huron *. Expositor today! °)1. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, July 21, 2004- 9 News Cheryl Heath photo Brenda Hounam speaks at the Alzheimer Society's annual general meeting. Guest speaker says disease is like "living in a fog" By Cheryl Heath News -Record staff Brenda Hounam was a 49 - year -old registered industrial accountant when she first noticed something was awry. It was becoming difficult for the Paris, Ont. resident and mother of two to visualize multiple columns of numbers like she once could. It would be several years and 127 appointments later when Hounam learned she had early- onset Alzheimer Disease. It's that protracted process and the aftermath that were discussed Tuesday at the Alzheimer Society of Huron County's annual general meeting at the Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton. Hounam said the diagnosis came as a "relief' since she had been struggling with memory loss and mood swings for nearly four years. Before the diagnosis, Hounam noticed her patience was slowly disappearing, she was misplacing things and completing tasks was becoming increasingly difficult. She was also working later and skipping breaks to meet deadlines. Wild mood swings were another issue. "My initial response to things was to have a knee-jerk reaction," she says. "I was becoming angrier and verbally explosive -especially in front of my children, the ones I love and trust the most." - Before the diagnosis was made, Hounam's children helped make a List of problems to discuss before her visit to the doctor who made the diagnosis. "This was a very difficult and emotional step for them, and for me, to take," she says, noting that their information greatly aided the physician. Hounam says her initial reaction to the diagnosis was "relic!" because it was a "real" disease. The gravity of the situation hit home when she was submitting an insurance form with the Alzheimer diagnosis on it. She realized some relationships with family and friends, plus the volunteerism that had always been part of her life, would have to change. Hounam, who used td volunteer 12 hours a week for the County of Brant, began to give up her commitments because of a low energy level, which she likens to "living in a fog." Though Hounam is currently on medication, which she says has helped curtail some symptoms, she nonetheless recognizes a gradual loss of control. "It's like being on a muddy, slippery slope," she says. "What lies at the bottom is frightening." To slow the process, Hounam keeps active and has reminders posted' throughout the house, like reminders to turn off the taps. She follows a daily agenda, uses an answering machine and also makes it a point to avoid stressful situations. To help retain alertness, Hounam keeps a journal, does puzzles and word finds and plays videogames. Giving herself more time to complete tasks is also paramount. "Routines have become very important," she says. "What once took me half an hour to get ready has. now become a two-hour ordeal." Having a sense of humour, a close bond with her children and maintaining some friendships also help, she says. In addition, she is a member of an Alzheimer Society support group. "Fortunately, some of my friends have become my memory," she says, adding she has also learned to say "no" to some things. One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with the disease, she says, is many people do not understand the difference between forgetfulness and memory loss. "To me, it is the inability to retain or recall these memories," she says "My head always seems to be in u fog and on some days the fog is thicker than others." Since the diagnosis, Hounam has had many discussions with her children to ensure they will have a grasp of what she is trying to communicate if there comes a time when she is no longer able to do so. She notes that her son currently lives in the basement of her home so that she can live independently for as long as possible. She adds that dealing with the grief from the diagnosis is ongoing. "I now live my life one day at a time," she says. She notes the slow reversal of role from caregiver to cared for is difficult. She adds that debunking the myths surrounding Alzheimer Disease is important. "The disease is nothing to be ashamed of," she says. Hounam credits her two doctors, children and support network for making the transition easier than it could have been. She also says a recent new report on the effectiveness on medication for Alzheimer Disease sufferers was inaccurate since they do help some people, including her. "I have hope," she adds. Cathy Ritsema, executive director for the Alzheimer Society of Huron County, notes the society is seeing more cases of early onset Alzheimer Disease now - perhaps because of more awareness. Still, she says, fighting the stigma connected to it is problematic. Hounam says a lot of people think memory loss is a regular part of aging, but people should pay attention to symptoms that go beyond normal forgetfulness. According to the Society's report, there are about 1,100 people living with Alzheimer Disease in Huron County.