Community Chat

[AngelPuppy1]

I used to watch her show occasionally and I always thought what a lovely and very classy person she seemed. This is very sad. And it just goes to show you, it can happen to anyone. So glad that she was found to be unharmed. In the future, more care will need to be taken so nothing happens to her.

[emmysmom]

On 11/27/2014 JustJazzmom said:

I heard this story last night on TV and asked myself- with a diagnosis like Alzheimer's why didn't someone accompany her on the bus so she could get to her destination safely?

I have taken care of patients with AD and sadly most family member's are in denial. Thank God she was found and hopefully this is an eyeopener for her family, she is a beautiful woman and I remember watching her show. 65 seems so young..for this debilitating disease! She looks much younger! Can you imagine her fear?? Bless her heart!

[HHC1]

So happy to hear she is home! No idea why she is allowed to travel ANYWHERE alone with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. At the minimum, she should have a companion.

[Gooday]

My mom had Alzheimer's. One day my dad went down to the garage (they lived in a 2nd floor condo). A few minutes later, a man drove around to the back of the building where the garage was and he had my mom in the car. He said, "I believe this lady belongs to you". Shortly thereafter, we found a wonderful private facility for my mom.

I feel for the family of B. Smith.

[jlkz]

Don't be hard on her family. My mom had AD and my dad was very careful with her -- until one day while he was in the bathroom, she got out of the house and crossed a major, heavily traveled road on a Sunday afternoon to " look for her mother. After dad had driven all over town to look for her, he pulled in to his street and saw two police cars there. They had my mom and she was safe. I received a call that the local police wanted to talk with me: this is when I could step in and change the situation for everyone's safety. Within three months all the doctors' test were done and my mom went into assisted living. My dad really didn't understand the illness and was asked to visit only because he'd get my mom more agitated. At some point, he understood. In his late eighties, he managed to drive and sit with her almost every day. His caring for her was unbelievable: we would all be so lucky to have that at the end.

[Vamp]

On 11/27/2014 bikerbabe said: I wouldn't be too harsh on the family. It's quite possible that until this incident she has been able to be relatively independent. I do remember her and I remember watching her television show.

I agree it's best not to judge others, even when you know more about their personal situation (of which we know very little). I'm just glad she is home safe with her loved ones. I am sure this incident will cause them to be more cautious in the future.