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Vascular dementia

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"Vascular dementia, that's the doctor's diagnosis" - That bomb was dropped on the floor by Damien with everyone expectantly waiting for the explosion."

"What, dementia, that's why he couldn't find any more stupid ways how to spend money?" Asked Marianne in amazement.

"Yes, poor dad and us imagining he was hiding a climbing mistress. So many unjustified expenses, So many mood swings, so many forgetfulnesses should have given us the clue and no, we prefer to judge him....."

"But, what is that vascular, did the doctor explain it to you, Damian?"

"Yes, it's a type of dementia that attacks older people who have suffered a cerebrovascular event, especially if they suffer from obesity or diabetes. I will support you, but you will carry the heaviest part since he must go to live at your house, mom will not be able to cope alone with this situation."

"Of course! We must!"- Meanwhile, a tear left the crystal bowl that was reluctant to give way, Marianne struggled to remain even-tempered. What was coming was more enormous than the storm caused by her father's self-sabotage, now they all had to face something akin to Alzheimer's and it was scary.

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Demencia vascular

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“Demencia vascular, ese es el diagnóstico del medico” – Esa bomba dejó rodar en el piso Damián con todos expectantes esperando la explosión.

"¿Qué? ¿Demencia? ¿Por eso no hallaba más formas estúpidas de cómo gastar el dinero?"

“Sí, pobre papá y nosotros imaginando que estaba ocultando una amante trepadora. Tantos gastos injustificados, tantos cambios de humor, tantos olvidos debieron darnos la pista y no, preferimos juzgarlo…”

“Pero que es eso de vascular, te lo explicaron Damien?”

“Sí, es un tipo de demencia que ataca a las personas de edad avanzada que hayan sufrido un evento cerebrovascular, sobre todo si sufren de obesidad o diabetes. Yo te apoyaré, pero tú llevarás la parte más pesada ya que él debe ir a vivir a tu casa, mamá no podrá hacer frente sola a esta situación ".

"Por supuesto! ¡Debemos proceder! Una lágrima abandonó la fuente de cristal que se resistía a claudicar, Marianne luchaba por mantenerse ecuánime. Lo que se avecinaba era más enorme que la tormenta causada por el auto desfalco de su padre, ahora tocaba lidiar con algo parecido al Alzheimer y eso asusta.

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@zeleiracordero

18/02/2021

In response to @mariannewest Day 1223: 5 Minute Freewrite: Thursday - Prompt: how to spend money The prompt is highlighted in bold.