"I watched the bbc documentary recently and selindas story really touched me. It bought home just how heartbreaking this disease is. The most heartbreaking point in the documentary was a moment of clarity from Selinda when posed with the prospect of not being able to watching her daughter grow up. My condolences, love and thoughts go out to the family."
In loving memory of
Selinda Hope Border
Selinda Hope Border passed away on January 24, 2018 at the age of 56. She was born December 8, 1961 in Hickory, NC to Laverne and Juanita Hinson who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Glen, daughter Caleigh, brother Shelton Hinson, niece Lillie, and nephew Sam.
Selinda graduated from Middlebury High School in Middlebury, IN. She received her BS and Masters in Science in natural resources from Arizona State University. Selinda became a project manager in the Arizona Department of Water Resources. She loved her job, and the opportunities it provided to get out into nature. One of those opportunities was to raft down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon while auditing evasive plant species. She even hiked out of the canyon, another accomplishment she was proud of.
When Caleigh was born she decided to become a stay at home mom. This was a journey she so wanted to travel, but it was cut short by a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimers at the age of 48. Selinda and her family were part of a BBC documentary based on the challenges faced by caregivers when a family member is diagnosed. Selinda was adamant about doing the documentary. She felt the public needed to be aware this horrible disease was not confined to the elderly alone.
Selinda was a fun, energetic, friendly and caring woman and is sorely missed by all who came across her path.
Tributes
"After watching the documentary I felt compelled to research how you guys were doing. I just got home after visiting my grandparents in England, they are in their mid nineties. Both have different forms of dementia, my grandad has been away with the fairies for years, can no longer support his own body weight. My Brother is one of a team of primary carers, they are still in their own home, Nanna is just starring to get to the point that she takes a while to recognise me. She gets on a loop, saying the same thing over and over....it's so sad. I cried watching the footage of you and your wife and daughter....she was such a beautiful lady and you were so lovely together. I just needed to reach out to you Brother so that you know other people are going through the same torment and have massive empathy for you. Your daughter is beautiful and the spitting image of your wife. Big love from Jersey in the Channel Islands United Kingdom mate."
"I dont know the family. But was searching for update after watching the BBC documentary . Your story really touched me and I'm so sad to hear of her passing. You as a family were an inspiration to me and I wish you all the best my thoughts go out to you in the wake of such an amazing woman's passing God bless xxx"
"Glenn, I just became aware of Selinda's passing only moments ago. I am so sorry. Selinda was one of a kind. A true friend and wonderful human being. I loved her as much as anyone I have ever known in this world. I can only begin to know how you must feel and the heartache endured. Please feel free to contact me. I am just down the road. My deepest sympathies and condolences."
"To Glenn and Caleigh. Selinda and yourselves seemed like such nice positive people in the documentary, the sort of folk everyone would want to be friends or neighbours with. I hope the positive energy being reflected back to you now that you have come to the end of the road of dementia will carry you through the rest of your lives. I too am on this dementia Road with my father so understand the heartbreak. Take care."
"Hi Glen! Much love to you and your family. We met you through Louis Theroux and I just wanted to say you and yours touched our souls and heart deeply. You have folk around the world thinking of you and sending you all the love and best wishes for yours. M."
"Hi Glen, Was told of your wife?s passing , condolences to you and your daughter. Cindy Leanhart (Windham)"
"From Australia I have also googled any new on the beautiful souls that were in Louis's doco. It's so sad that Selinda had gone, but I hope her husband and daughter know how many lives around the world were touched by their story and the amazing courage to go on in the face of such a horrible disease. I am on palliative care for end stage hydrocephalus, and all these stories give me a guiding light to a better place that is free from these things that we can only fight add hard as we can, for as long as we can. Thankyou for sharing Selina with us, we won't forget her... Kezzie xxx"
"I am from the UK and had watched the initial broadcast with Louis Theroux a few years back. I am sat here finding myself watching the documentary for a second time. I have just googled to find the update on how Selinda was getting on and seen the sad news of her passing. God bless you and your family and this very sad time."
"We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Alexandra and I have good memories of the old girl scout days. I always remember how Selinda would start such friendly conversations with us and come to all the events. I share our thoughts and prayers as losing a loved one is never easy. Audrey and Alexandra"
"Glenn, Caleigh and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was an incredible woman and I saw the love she had for you all years ago. I too found myself wondering how you all were especially after losing my father to this awful disease. Please know you are in my prayers. My heart is truly heavy for you as you grieve through this loss. Our condolences, Phenicia and Kaitlynn Swalley"
"Glen and Caleigh, I am so sorry to hear that Selinda has passed away. You have my prayers and sincere condolences."
"Glen and Caleigh - I am so very sorry. I?ve wondered how you are all doing and just haven?t been good about staying in touch. Selinda was So funny and kind. I know it?s been so hard for you the last many years, and I hope you can find some peace knowing she is at rest. With sympathy,"