 "Linda Nealon, a former actress and stuntwoman, and her brother Greg
Dupree were concerned about their mother Beverley Dupree. “Mom had been
experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease for the past four years,”
said Linda. “She had started to repeat what she said and seemed to have
disconnected a bit from reality. She also wasn’t taking care of
herself, or her home.” Beverley Dupree lived in her own home, still
retained her sunny personality and humor, and was in good health. Linda
and Greg were stuck about what the next step should be. They had heard
that MPTF’s Age Well program was highly regarded, and when they asked
around, several friends also recommended it. Linda and Greg knew they
had good reason to call. Beverley was suffering from memory loss and
having difficulty maintaining her daily activities, two warning signs
for any family member or caregiver.
Linda made an appointment for Beverley to have a geriatric assessment.
'At first Mom was resistant about going for the assessment,' said
Linda, 'so I had to trick her and let her believe it was something I
needed. But once we got to MPTF, everything changed. Mom relaxed and
was really happy with the attention she received from the doctors.'
She was practically dancing by the end of the assessment because
everyone had been so kind and understanding. “When we finally sat down
with a doctor and social worker, they were able to very gently tell her
what her state of mind was and then began to carefully prepare her, and
us, for the next chapter of her life."
Linda Nealon
Occupation: Former Actress and Stuntwoman
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