This is very similar to what I’m seeing with my parents. And I can’t believe how lucky I am in some ways. my father who is 99 has no idea that he is dying, or that he is on repeat. But the lucky thing is that he’s a broken record of, a few of his classic jokes and clips and constant reminders to his wife of how pretty she is and how much he loves her. He does get angry sometimes, and upset. Usually, I think that happens when he is in pain. But mostly he cracks the same jokes over and over again and profess love to my mother.
99 wow! That generation is really special and despite the hardships they face they manage to teach us so much…even if we aren’t aware of what we are being taught.
Thank you for this beautiful insight—it's heartbreakingly perceptive. I'm standing alongside you as you go through this again and again. I hope you have support for yourself nearby. I'm here.
Thank you for your kind words and support. I am blessed with support. These insights are just my attempt to understand dementia and this journey a little better.
You're welcome, Tahia. Thank you for subscribing to Carer Mentor Here are articles I put together: https://www.carermentor.com/t/dementia I hope these offer insights. best wishes
This is very similar to what I’m seeing with my parents. And I can’t believe how lucky I am in some ways. my father who is 99 has no idea that he is dying, or that he is on repeat. But the lucky thing is that he’s a broken record of, a few of his classic jokes and clips and constant reminders to his wife of how pretty she is and how much he loves her. He does get angry sometimes, and upset. Usually, I think that happens when he is in pain. But mostly he cracks the same jokes over and over again and profess love to my mother.
99 wow! That generation is really special and despite the hardships they face they manage to teach us so much…even if we aren’t aware of what we are being taught.
Thank you for this beautiful insight—it's heartbreakingly perceptive. I'm standing alongside you as you go through this again and again. I hope you have support for yourself nearby. I'm here.
Thank you for your kind words and support. I am blessed with support. These insights are just my attempt to understand dementia and this journey a little better.
You're welcome, Tahia. Thank you for subscribing to Carer Mentor Here are articles I put together: https://www.carermentor.com/t/dementia I hope these offer insights. best wishes
Thank you Victoria! Dementia blogs and articles have been my lifeline as a caretaker.
Poignant.
😢💔