My mother, Betty Pettit, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for 11 years. She was propelled to internet fame thru a video of her meeting herself in a mirror.
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Explaining Alzheimer's to families: why it matters. Beyond childhood cartoons, the reality is complex. #AlzheimersAwareness #FamilySupport #HealthEducation #Understanding
My cactus clearly has no idea what month it is! 🌵 We moved it back outside for the season, and instead of taking a break, it decided to go absolutely wild with new blossoms. It’s supposed to be a Thanksgiving cactus, but here we are in June and it’s thriving. Guess the calendar
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I swear I’m not losing it, but tell me why my room suddenly feels crowded when I’m home alone? 😳 Pretty sure I just had a whole conversation with absolutely no one. Tell me I’m not the only one who has these “glitch in the matrix” moments! #ghoststories #glitchinthematrix
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Jun 13
Moments of unexpected beauty amidst grief. Cherishing simple porch chats and watching the world go by with her. #GriefJourney #Caregiving #CherishMoments #FamilyLove #FindingBeauty
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Jun 12
I was genuinely shocked by how fast this Supercharger works—7% charge in just five minutes! Honestly, living in this car for a bit has changed my mind about the tech, even if I’m still wishing for a bigger SUV model. We even figured out how to charge it for basically nothing
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Jun 12
Speaking at the Iredell County Hospice banquet was an honor. Seeing Mom's former hospice nurse and social worker made it extra special. #HospiceCare #PublicSpeaking #GriefJourney #Inspiration #ThankYou
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Jun 12
We tried the Paiseec S3 Mobility Scooter on our last trip and liked it! Learn more Use coupon code “JOSHUAPETTIT” saves 10% #mobility #scooter #monilityscooter #paiseec
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Jun 12
Nobody's perfect, and with Alzheimer's, you get unlimited do-overs. Bad days are forgotten when she wakes up happy. #AlzheimersAwareness #CaregiverLife #Inspiration #Hope #FamilyLove
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Jun 11
The emotional story behind the cover photo of Walking Betty Home. A bittersweet beach walk, knowing it might be the last time. A chapter that truly resonated. #WalkingBettyHome #BehindTheScenes #EmotionalStory #BookCover #PetLove
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Jun 11
I’ve always wanted to know if this actually works in real life, so I put my Tesla to the ultimate test. Watch to see if it listens or just makes me look ridiculous in the parking lot. 🚗⚡️ #Tesla #SummonFeature #TechReview #ElectricVehicle #TeslaLife
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Jun 10
Alzheimer's is like aging in reverse. They forget basic functions, from eating to walking. It was a long road to diagnosis. #AlzheimersAwareness #Caregiving #DementiaSupport #FamilyLove #HealthJourney
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Jun 9
Sharing our Alzheimer's journey has revealed how widespread this disease is. So many of us are connected to someone dealing with dementia. #AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #FamilyLove #EndAlz
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Jun 8
Live Q&A time! Talking trips, Alzheimer's, and our new book "The 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease." Preorder on with code BETTY for $5 off! #Alzheimers #Caregiving #NewBook #QandA #ImBetty
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Jun 8
What started as a joke for friends turned into something truly special. People are sharing incredibly moving stories in the comments, connecting with memories of loved ones. It seems this accidental moment has touched many hearts. #ViralVideo #Heartwarming #Sentimental
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Jun 8
Testing out the Zygenair YL002 electric wheelchair! 🔋 It’s smooth, easy to control, and holds up to 330 lbs. Plus, it folds down easily for transport! Check it out in the TikTok Shop below! 👇 #ZygenairYL002 #ElectricWheelchair #MobilityAid #TikTokShop Find #FoldableWheelchair
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