I'll be watching! I even put it on the kitchen wall calendar as soon as I heard about it, so I would remember.

Love this show. I’ll either watch or record for later.

Me too, one of my favorites.

Let's come back here and discuss it! There are always things I can't seem to hear or miss.

So many details.

Yes, eld!!! There's always a lot to talk about after an episode of This Is Us and today we'll have 2 hours to discuss!!!

I was so looking forward to this(is us). However, my dad received his Alzheimer’s diagnosis just yesterday and not sure I will be able to watch. Yesterday’s appointment at the Adler center was just like Randall and Rebecca going for testing last season :(. I love the realism the show captures but it is that same realism that also leaves me feeling very raw afterwards.

Oh, roarah, that is a little too close to home for you, isn't it? You'll decide when you're ready to watch. That's why we have DVRs.

I'm very sorry to hear about your dad's diagnosis. I hope you have good family/friend support.

(((((Roarah))))

((((Roarah))))

Hugs to you, Roarah! About the program tonight, I think it would have been difficult for you to watch. It was painful to consider what Rebecca would be going through.

I do enjoy the "reality" of the plots. DH, however, leaves the den for the duration, muttering about "weepy time tv".

Sable

Thanks everybody for the support! XO.

I ended up watching it but actually found it somewhat comforting. My Dad just started yesterday on a drug like Rebecca and hopefully it will give us a few more better days before the disease does its further damage. He is mild presently. His team has mentioned some trials to think about at his six month assessment.

With history of two strokes before I was 5O and now a parent with dementia I will likely be facing this in my future too. After my stroke I once left the car running over night and had a panicked attack at a gas station cause I Thought I could not get my zip code right. Turns out the pump was the issue but it really scared me. I like seeing stories of living in the moment successfully and this show does that.

the ending was a bit predictable and yet far fetched. I find the concept a bit silly.

Roarah, is your dad on a Aricept? My grandmother started on this at diagnosis and her dementia really did not progress, or very little until 6 years later. She passed away at 98 and really it was the toll the disease took on her body at the end. I realize that may not happen for everyone, but wanted you to know; she had excellent results.

Roarah, I am sorry about your Dad. That is unsettling news for sure.

Yes, the show has many situations portrayed very well. I thought the ending a bit unbelievable. There could be all manner of things that could come of that. I could list them but don’t want to spoil anything for those who have not seen it yet. It does make for some interesting followup episodes though.

Tina, yes my dad was put on Aricept. It is great to hear the good stories! Thankyou! He is 76 so getting to 82 before things got really bad would be wonderful!

Hi Roarah,

So sorry about your Dad- we have been there. Take care of yourself first!

Easier said than done, hoping the rx makes a big difference!