Alzheimer's disease is very mysterious. Caregivers are often guessing what their LO's (loved ones) are feeling, experiencing, etc. CG's live a life of magical charades.

The first time ALZ shows up in an ordinary daily event can turn a caregiver's heart on tilt. J Smiles takes time to share a handful of specific examples of just that. She was not prepared for the initial instance when Zetty did not recognize herself in a photograph.

There are many things that science can track but this is an area where a heart must rely on other humans. Shock and awe create pain and frustration for J Smiles with each first event. She never sees it coming. J hopes her stories can help others navigate the first time, unknowns.

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