When one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, how does he/she learn to live with it?  How do family members learn to cope? 
My aunt was diagnosed before I became involved in her care.  When I would see her, she’d mention it, but didn’t seem to let it get her down.  However, I didn’t see her that often at that stage in her life.  Also, not so much was known about Alzheimer’s in the 1980s, so she may not have realized what was ahead for her.
I don’t think my mom ever realized she had developed Alzheimer’s.  She was more concerned about finding …read more