Bytes and I gave a talk to Speech Language Pathology students at the local university this week. We shared our experience with Primary Progressive Aphasia/Frontal Temporal Degeneration, the disease that impacts speech first and eventually the rest of the body. Yes, the same thing Bruce Willis has that affects only .004% of the US population. Wheels’ used an amazing eye gaze device to communicate near the end of his disease. It was wonderful! This was our primary focus — how much his life was enriched by the use of the device. Although he could not speak, he understood what was going on around him. Being able to respond to events, to people and be a “communicator” once again was life changing for him and for us! We are advocating for patients to begin use of this device as soon as possible after diagnosis. May your week allow you to share joy with others! Thanks for stopping by to bring joy by sharing here each week!!
Featured from last week: Scratchmade Food – Hatching Our Own Chicks Flour on My Face – Million Dollar Chicken Petticoat Junktion – Drop Cloth Seats on Painted Chairs Esme Salon – Unbaked Cheesecake Yogurt Cups HoneyBears and Sidney Beans – Earth Day and Spring Pasta Our Tiny Nest – Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea Simple Everyday Mom – Sombrero Headband Craft Cooking with K – Perfectly Roasted Chicken
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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!
Debbie-Dabble says
Charlene,
Thanks so much for stopping by…I know this is a bad time of year for you as well…I agree that it is hard to think it is 2 years since we lost our husbands but at times, it feels like just yesterday….
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Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!!! I truly do appreciate it as I do know the time involved with it….I hope you and your family are well and enjoying your week!
Hugs,
Deb
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Pam says
What a wonderful device, and how awesome that you got to speak about it! Thanks so much for hosting all of us, and have a great week!
Laura @ Our Grand Lives says
I just did some sleuthing and found Wheels’ (and your) story on your sister blog, Charlene! What a journey and what a gift you are now sharing with other families, providing some hope for families going through such a challenging journey! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with others! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. Thanks for the party!
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Amy Johnson says
I have never heard of that disease or that Bruce Willis had it. Thanks for the party.
Kathy Owen says
Thank you for the feature Kathy, Petticoat Junktion
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Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna says
So wonderful of you to spend time educating others about the condition! That will enrich their lives as the students prepare to assist others. The things that stand out most to me from nursing school is when people would share life experiences with us or our instructors did the same. Not that I didn’t pay attention to the curriculum lol. Have a great week!
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