Published by A Bit of Brian's Brilliance
This blog is a compilation of stories and experiences as I travel along my journey with Alzheimer' Disease, Vascular Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes and probably some other things I don’t yet know about.
Each day, I LIVE as well as I can by Advocating, listening to music, laughing, talking with friends and whatever I feel like doing in the moment.
“I have Alzheimer’s Disease BUT, I don’t allow it to define who I am!”
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Hi. Do you live in DC or were you just visiting?
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Just visiting . . . finally going home today!
B
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Brian,
So sorry for this ordeal, and I hope it gets resolved. It sounds like it was very upsetting, and obviously still is – all the more so because you are on your own.
I’d also like to note that people who live with dementia are not the only ones to be treated badly by people who lack compassion and are disrespectful. It happens to all of us, and can be frightening and humiliating whoever you are.
I’m sure your letter to the airline will have a positive impact.
Sending positive vibes your way.
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Thank You, Susan!
I appreciate you.
B
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So sorry this happened. Maybe there is some sort of ID badge that Alzheimer’s patients can carry explaining their inability to respond when they are stressed. Maybe this would cut down on some of the cruel comments.
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Brian, I’m so sorry the travel experience has been SO challenging. We are incredibly grateful you made the trip. You made a huge impact by sharing your perspective and story with our members and the LeadingAge community. May the journey home be uneventful tonight. With thanks, Kirsten
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Hello Brian. Tru here.
UGGggh !!! So maddening. Yes; i hope you write to airlines . i have ID chain with dementia, but pretty sure that if i really needed it … i would not remember to use it.
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Brian thank you for sharing your experience. I hope your communication with the airlines will result in other persons with disabilities receiving more respect.
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hang tough.
i so appreciate getting your blog.
you are awesome 🙂
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how awful that you had to go through this, Brian. I’m so sorry! But you are absolutely right that we have a lot of work to do in educating people in all business arenas. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Hope you never have to endure anything like this again!!
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