Hello Everyone. We have Russell Mangum II (The Chief) in our prayers as he is dealing with a recent diagnosis of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Russell was born on February 7, 1942, and is now 84 years old. He is still living at home with his wife Carole (my mom) in Irvine, CA, where they have lived since 1997. He has been needing (and getting) daily assistance care at home. The Chief can still get around in the house, with some assistance and caution. My mom, though willing, realizes she cannot be the one to give all the assistance The Chief needs. This will be increasingly true as his condition progresses.
The diagnosis of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease adds to ongoing treatments Russell is receiving for prostate cancer. Russell Mangum II was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009, and was treated in 2009. It was only two years ago in 2024 that the cancer began to spread again noticeably. Russell is currently being treated for the return of that cancer, which thus far has been handled with either out-patient or at-home medication.
The Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease diagnoses therefor add another chapter for Russell, who remains in great spirits (not surprising for anyone who knows The Chief). We appreciate your prayers for Russ and Carole. I am sure they would appreciate a call if you ever want to reach out.
If anyone wants to support the existing and increasing costs Russell will be facing for treatment and assistance care, this campaign at Givetaxfree.org is a mechanism you can use for that. Gifts can be anonymous to the public if you wish.
Thanks, and God bless.