Saturday, April 27, 2019

Gdańsk.

I have made reservations for a 2 night stay in Gdańsk, May 12th and 13th. Joan will have tests done to see what stage of dementia she is in and what we can do to slow it down. The clinic that does it uses the most progressive methods in all of Poland and at the end they can tell me what to expect in the next 2 years. It is somewhat frightening to me. We already know she has it, confirmed by 3 different doctors here in Poznań, but at what exact stage is unknown yet. It's the unknown part that is scary.

Yesterday we did food shopping for the week and had to buy extra items we normally use in the house but were absent due to our stay in Spain. We met with our neighbors and thanked them for taking care of our flat while we were away. We gave them each a present from Ribera in gratitude for their help. Several friends called to wish me happy birthday during the day. Those were nice surprises.

Dokonałem rezerwacji na 2 noce w Gdańsku, 12 i 13 maja. Joan przeprowadzi testy, aby zobaczyć, w jakim stadium demencji jest i co możemy zrobić, aby go spowolnić. Klinika, w której działa, wykorzystuje najbardziej postępowe metody w całej Polsce, a na koniec mogą mi powiedzieć, czego się spodziewać w ciągu najbliższych 2 lat. To dla mnie trochę przerażające. Wiemy już, że to ma, potwierdzone przez 3 różnych lekarzy tutaj w Poznaniu, ale na jakim dokładnie etapie jest jeszcze nieznany. To nieznana część, która jest przerażająca.


Wczoraj robiliśmy zakupy na tydzień i musieliśmy kupować dodatkowe przedmioty, których normalnie używamy w domu, ale byliśmy nieobecni z powodu naszego pobytu w Hiszpanii. Spotkaliśmy się z naszymi sąsiadami i podziękowaliśmy im za opiekę nad naszym mieszkaniem, gdy byliśmy daleko. Daliśmy im każdy prezent od Ribera z wdzięcznością za ich pomoc. Kilku przyjaciół zadzwoniło, aby życzyć mi wszystkiego najlepszego w ciągu dnia. To były miłe niespodzianki.
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6 comments:

  1. isa1:09 PM

    I think you're doing the right thing, David. Not knowing is worse because you imagine "the worse". If you know, you can plan better for the future. Here's hoping for the best news...

    Please give my regards to Trojmiasto (I am from Sopot)! And Happy Belated Birthday!

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  2. Joan and David Piekarczyk1:57 PM

    Hi Isa. Yes, I think it is best also. We will actually be staying in Gdynia. We will have breakfast in Sopot. Recommend a good restaurant for breakfast?

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  3. Anonymous8:23 PM

    I know you want to stay optimistic but I feel obligated to tell you this:
    Based on recent experience with my mother who had Alzheimer's, I want to warn you to be cautious of anyone who believes they can tell you what to expect in the next two years. If you due diligence research, you'll see that every case is different. What I found to be true is--"If you've seen one Alzheimer's case, you've seen one Alzheimer's case." Sadly, there's no procedure or drug that can slow down or cure a particular case. I feel for you and you should avail yourself of caregivers groups and resources. My prayers go out to both of you.

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  4. Joan and David Piekarczyk8:03 AM

    Anonymous, thank you for your prayers, I am a realistic optimistic. I know there is no cure for this dreaded disease. However, this doctor uses the most advanced method of treating it in Poland and so MAYBE she can help a little. It will still be good to know how far along the disease is. No one here in Poznań could tell me.

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  5. Anonymous1:54 AM

    Welcome back you two (had been enjoying following your exploits, the scenery in Spain, et al)!
    And, Happy Birthday wishes to you, David...
    And, I admire your courage in facing this issue (re: Joan) and hoping for the best outcome for both of you.

    ~Stephanie

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  6. Joan and David Piekarczyk2:00 AM

    Thanks, Stephanie. Had a wonderful time in Spain, didn't want to come back. Sunshine was addicting.

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