Yes, sad and wonderful. My mother had Alzheimers. Even when she was still living at her home, she would get angry because I wouldn’t take her home, meaning her mother’s home. Her mother died passed on about 16 years before then.
My mom didn’t know I was her daughter, but her heart knew I was someone meaningful to her. I didn’t care whether she knew my name or how we were connected. I was so grateful that somewhere inside she knew I was nice to her and cared about her.
My Mom thought I was her Mom because I took care of her. I would cook all her comfort foods and since she saw me as the one there nurturing her I guess she saw me as her mother. It was sweet and sometimes she’d call me Mom and I’d say, “Yes? ” Then she would look at me real confused and say, “You’re not my Mom are you? You are my daughter!” I’d say, “I’m whoever you want or need me to be.” It was tough but I don’t regret spending all that time with her.
My husband had dementia. One tme he looked at me and said ” what time do you get off maybe we can go out to eat”.He was trying to pick me up. Miss my guy.
Thank you for sharing your light and care with some of those who need it most in this world… it must be an awful thing to completely forget who you are & those around you that you love & care for. 😢
My special moment was when my mom’s doctor asked her, who is he, referring to me. She said oh, he’s that nice guy who takes care of me. It warms my heart every time I remember.
❤ my mum gives a similar answer too her part time nurse and her Dr. The reason her nurse is only part time is because the other half I’m her nurse I am so blessed
My husband and I went to the Ronald Reagan library in California a few yrs ago, in the last room of the display was a video of his son telling the people about the last few months before he passed away, he said he would always give his dad a hug before and after his visit. President Reagan told someone (I can’t recall who) when he was asked about his son’s visit he said I’m not sure who he is but I know he’s the man that always hugs me. I started to cry. Just like I did with this video. 😢
Ugh i cannot imagine, I’ve had one family member with this disease rest her gorgeous soul…. She gave us hell while she was on earth and I know she’s keeping us In line while she’s upstairs 😊 miss her dearly I wish I had the words and time to convey that to her
My Mom had alzheimers. Dad had to put her into a home because she was very violent. The best thing I can remember is that when she finally just was lost in herself, about a week before she died, I was visiting her and she looked me right in the eye and said, “There’s my baby.” She never spoke or responded again. It was a final gift.
My Grammy had Alzheimer’s and her to was violent to anyone that interacted with her .. family, nursing staff etc. She didn’t recognize her immediate family, but could recall things from her childhood. She lived to be 79 yo. 8 yrs. With this terrible disease. 😢
@Frank Shahinian I pray for a cure🙏❤️I’ve heard so many sad and horrific stories about this disease.The worst thing is watching the person you know change into some one else and they completely forget you.Thats so heartbreaking.I know there are different levels and different reactions as well.I pray for the families that have lost loved ones and for the families that are currently facing the challenges of this terrible disease.🙏❤️💯
My father passed away April 27, he had dementia and every time he saw me he would smile. He didn’t remember my name however when I asked him if he knew who I was, he would respond “ how can I forget you”😢❤. May 27 will make it a month since he passed and I miss every day and I feel and hear his voice every day❤
God bless your pops. Hope he’s having a great time in graduate school. One day we all will get there, and he’ll be there to hand you your life school diploma as well.
Much respect for hanging in there. People who never have to take care of them will ever know the terrible emotional pain. Or the pure joy of spending fleeting moments with them.
Aaaaaw. My granny had dementia, we were exceptionally close and when I came home for Christmas, she didn’t know who I was and we were decorating the tree together and she said to me, “you remind me of my granddaughter Meggie.” 💔❤️😭 and on that same holiday I was doing a funny joking dance for her in the kitchen and she went wide eyed and exclaimed,”You ARE Meggie!!” Aaah I gave her the biggest hug. 5 minutes later and she didn’t know who I was again. Aaaah I miss her so much.
The last time my Mom actually recognized me she looked me straight in the eye and said “And where have you been” then rolled her eyes and smirked when I was out making money and taking care of her gbabies. The last time my grandma remembered me was at our weekly dinners with her at the nursing home and she looked at me and said “Shut up Marie” she then broke out in laughter. I miss them😔
This reminded me so much of my dad, when he would see my mom just like when they were 16, he would always be so happy to see her and they were married and together every second , almost 50 years when he passed.
My grandma had alzheimer’s. She would always call out to my grandpa and he got so used to her calling out for no reason that one day he went to take a shower and she was calling out for him but he decided to shower first and attend to her after. When he got out of the shower she was gone. He never got over her passing. He passed away himself over 10 years after she did. He never remarried and lived alone, taking her ashes from room to room until his last day on this earth. Miss you grandma and grandpa.
My Mom had Alzheimer’s when I was about 35 years old, our 3 kids were 15,8 & 7 years old. At the time Mom was 72 when my Dad went with me to court to be appointed her guardian. I felt more sorry for Dad than anyone. Mom had undergone a complete personality change, before she wouldn’t say a cuss word & then she had a potty mouth & had angry, violent outbursts. Dad had a really bad health issue & passed away about a year later. I had to place Mom in a sheltered care place & she passed away in 1974. The doctor said we should take her to his wake so she could actually see him. She patted his hand & said: he was a fine gentleman & then she simply walked away. One really tough thing to deal with was trying to explain what was happening to our 2 younger kids. It really affected our oldest because he had a special relationship with his grandpa 😢. I could go on & on but looking back sometimes what happened was funny. Since 1995 we both have been participating in a Alzheimer’s study. If this can help anyone in the future by us going through everything it will be worth it. Dementia is one of the worst illnesses because there is no hope of recovery.
My great grandmother had dementia before she passed .. we were very close. I was around 12 years old and already 6 feet tall , and my grandmother was such a small lady, maybe just a little over 5 feet.. I’d walk with her and help her from the car, unsold her walker for her .. one day I was sitting and holding her hand .. and she looked at me and said , “you know Mickey, you were always my favorite”.. Mickey is my uncles name! But I didn’t say anything except “I know Grandma , you’re my favorite too” .. I miss her very much , and at the age of 39 I still think of her all the time
It’s both sad and wholesome at the same time❤😢
💯❤️❤️
♥️😢💜🙏
Yes, sad and wonderful. My mother had Alzheimers. Even when she was still living at her home, she would get angry because I wouldn’t take her home, meaning her mother’s home. Her mother died passed on about 16 years before then.
@Margaret Corbitt 😢
@Margaret Corbitt I’m so sorry to hear that🥲
My mom didn’t know I was her daughter, but her heart knew I was someone meaningful to her. I didn’t care whether she knew my name or how we were connected. I was so grateful that somewhere inside she knew I was nice to her and cared about her.
God Bless!
That’s beautiful Judy. God bless you.
DIOS te bendiga 🎉
My Mom thought I was her Mom because I took care of her. I would cook all her comfort foods and since she saw me as the one there nurturing her I guess she saw me as her mother. It was sweet and sometimes she’d call me Mom and I’d say, “Yes? ” Then she would look at me real confused and say, “You’re not my Mom are you? You are my daughter!” I’d say, “I’m whoever you want or need me to be.” It was tough but I don’t regret spending all that time with her.
That’s all that truly matters in the end.
As long as there is Love involved, we
normally can feel it from another.
My husband had dementia. One tme he looked at me and said ” what time do you get off maybe we can go out to eat”.He was trying to pick me up. Miss my guy.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 this is funny.
That is so adorable and I’m so happy you have memories like that with him!
That’s beautiful. Says a lot to me. Thank you for sharing this sweet memory. ❤
What a beautiful glimpse of the love between these two!🥰
That’s beautifully sad I’m sorry ❤
I am a nurse that specializes in dementia/Alzheimer’s … this is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes 😢
What would you recommend people do if dementia runs in the family? Any preventive measures we can take?
That is so beautiful so beautiful and sad at the same time God bless the family
Thank you for sharing your light and care with some of those who need it most in this world… it must be an awful thing to completely forget who you are & those around you that you love & care for. 😢
Beautiful with this disease is an oxymoron but I do know and understand what you’re saying but it’s nothing beautiful about this
Me too 😢❤
My special moment was when my mom’s doctor asked her, who is he, referring to me. She said oh, he’s that nice guy who takes care of me. It warms my heart every time I remember.
bless your heart
❤ my mum gives a similar answer too her part time nurse and her Dr. The reason her nurse is only part time is because the other half I’m her nurse I am so blessed
My husband and I went to the Ronald Reagan library in California a few yrs ago, in the last room of the display was a video of his son telling the people about the last few months before he passed away, he said he would always give his dad a hug before and after his visit. President Reagan told someone (I can’t recall who) when he was asked about his son’s visit he said I’m not sure who he is but I know he’s the man that always hugs me. I started to cry. Just like I did with this video. 😢
Ugh i cannot imagine, I’ve had one family member with this disease rest her gorgeous soul…. She gave us hell while she was on earth and I know she’s keeping us In line while she’s upstairs 😊 miss her dearly I wish I had the words and time to convey that to her
Oh What a fine memory ❤
My Mom had alzheimers. Dad had to put her into a home because she was very violent. The best thing I can remember is that when she finally just was lost in herself, about a week before she died, I was visiting her and she looked me right in the eye and said, “There’s my baby.” She never spoke or responded again. It was a final gift.
🙏❤️
My Grammy had Alzheimer’s and her to was violent to anyone that interacted with her .. family, nursing staff etc. She didn’t recognize her immediate family, but could recall things from her childhood. She lived to be 79 yo. 8 yrs. With this terrible disease. 😢
@Frank Shahinian I pray for a cure🙏❤️I’ve heard so many sad and horrific stories about this disease.The worst thing is watching the person you know change into some one else and they completely forget you.Thats so heartbreaking.I know there are different levels and different reactions as well.I pray for the families that have lost loved ones and for the families that are currently facing the challenges of this terrible disease.🙏❤️💯
My prayers go out to you 🙏🏽
My father in law would look at his wife and say “I don’t know who she is but I know I love that lady”. He had Alzheimer’s. 😥
That is so beautiful
😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awww
That just made me cry. 😢But in a beautiful kind of way. Thank you. ❤
@Nikki C Sending Love ❤️….Are you single? ❤️😊
This is all about LOVE. Love conquers all even with dementia or alzheimer’s
My father passed away April 27, he had dementia and every time he saw me he would smile. He didn’t remember my name however when I asked him if he knew who I was, he would respond “ how can I forget you”😢❤. May 27 will make it a month since he passed and I miss every day and I feel and hear his voice every day❤
God bless your pops. Hope he’s having a great time in graduate school. One day we all will get there, and he’ll be there to hand you your life school diploma as well.
Hugs to you. I’m so sorry
Aww I’m sorry that’s so sweet 🥹
Awwww
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My beautiful Mother had this and full blown Alzheimer’s. This made me cry. I cared for her till she passed. 😢
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Much respect for hanging in there. People who never have to take care of them will ever know the terrible emotional pain. Or the pure joy of spending fleeting moments with them.
God bless
Be certain that you’re blessed for doing that.
And God will bless you for that. Love to you.❤️ 🎉
Aaaaaw. My granny had dementia, we were exceptionally close and when I came home for Christmas, she didn’t know who I was and we were decorating the tree together and she said to me, “you remind me of my granddaughter Meggie.” 💔❤️😭 and on that same holiday I was doing a funny joking dance for her in the kitchen and she went wide eyed and exclaimed,”You ARE Meggie!!” Aaah I gave her the biggest hug. 5 minutes later and she didn’t know who I was again. Aaaah I miss her so much.
The last time my Mom actually recognized me she looked me straight in the eye and said “And where have you been” then rolled her eyes and smirked when I was out making money and taking care of her gbabies. The last time my grandma remembered me was at our weekly dinners with her at the nursing home and she looked at me and said “Shut up Marie” she then broke out in laughter. I miss them😔
Their daughter is so lovely to do this. Bless her.
That’s a devoted daughter. One whom I hope knows how treasured she is.
This reminded me so much of my dad, when he would see my mom just like when they were 16, he would always be so happy to see her and they were married and together every second , almost 50 years when he passed.
My gma had dementia & called 911 to report “a very attractive man” broke into her home. That man was my grandfather
❤Thats a Beautiful Story
Bless All yall hearts
Bless U……
I will Never forget how my grandma starred at me in my eyes…..rhen she finally said to me oooooh honey I love you. She was trying so hard to remember
My grandma had alzheimer’s. She would always call out to my grandpa and he got so used to her calling out for no reason that one day he went to take a shower and she was calling out for him but he decided to shower first and attend to her after. When he got out of the shower she was gone. He never got over her passing. He passed away himself over 10 years after she did. He never remarried and lived alone, taking her ashes from room to room until his last day on this earth. Miss you grandma and grandpa.
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wow
Heart breaking.🍀
That’s so sad. God bless them both.
Wow that’s really sad 😢
My Mom had Alzheimer’s when I was about 35 years old, our 3 kids were 15,8 & 7 years old. At the time Mom was 72 when my Dad went with me to court to be appointed her guardian. I felt more sorry for Dad than anyone. Mom had undergone a complete personality change, before she wouldn’t say a cuss word & then she had a potty mouth & had angry, violent outbursts. Dad had a really bad health issue & passed away about a year later. I had to place Mom in a sheltered care place & she passed away in 1974. The doctor said we should take her to his wake so she could actually see him. She patted his hand & said: he was a fine gentleman & then she simply walked away. One really tough thing to deal with was trying to explain what was happening to our 2 younger kids. It really affected our oldest because he had a special relationship with his grandpa 😢. I could go on & on but looking back sometimes what happened was funny. Since 1995 we both have been participating in a Alzheimer’s study. If this can help anyone in the future by us going through everything it will be worth it. Dementia is one of the worst illnesses because there is no hope of recovery.
My great grandmother had dementia before she passed .. we were very close. I was around 12 years old and already 6 feet tall , and my grandmother was such a small lady, maybe just a little over 5 feet.. I’d walk with her and help her from the car, unsold her walker for her .. one day I was sitting and holding her hand .. and she looked at me and said , “you know Mickey, you were always my favorite”.. Mickey is my uncles name! But I didn’t say anything except “I know Grandma , you’re my favorite too” .. I miss her very much , and at the age of 39 I still think of her all the time
It’s like a toddlers reaction to seeing their parents. Bittersweet❤❤❤❤❤ god bless this family😢😢😢
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