Dementia is something that me and my family are struggling with right now. We are guardians of an
old man who has been like a grandfather to us. It is a condition much like Alzheimer, I really don't
know the difference to tell you the truth. We recently put him in a home for memory care and we go
up to visit him often. It is a wake up call when some random older person walks up to you, "There is
something about this place.... I can't remember though, can you help me try and find out?" or when
that angry disgruntled lady gives you the stink eye. Hollering throughout the room saying, "If you'll
pipe down so will we!" It's super funny yet saddening at the same time, you see the funniest things.
On the flip side sometimes they get really paranoid and angry, sometimes to the point where you just have to walk away.
Do you want to share about a family member with dementia or Alzheimer's?
My grandma goes through stages of dementia when she's sick, its hard, and it isn't easy to explain to my younger siblings.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about what you're going through, I hope it gets better!
It's okay, everything is a learning experience and it is not super bad yet
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