Galen's Mother: A Journey Into Dementia Documented Over The Years

What happens when a parent gets dementia? Galen Yeo documents the drastic changes in his mother over the years.

She was the sociable hostess whom friends loved to be around. And then one day, she started losing her memories. Frustrated at losing who she was, she'd have moments of violent temper. Being around her became a draining ordeal. These are the challenges of #facingdementia.

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[laeiyal]

Wow Mary the care giver she has patiences and know how to deal with dementia patient.

[sandraperales]

😭😭😭You had me at “Over The Rainbow.” You are such a wonderful son and great human being. Whether she remembers or not, she will know in her heart that she was truly loved and cherished. God bless you and your family and may your faith and love be your strength.💕

[maggiekrishnan]

Thank you, Galen, for all that you are doing for your mum. God will bless you for honoring her and caring for her. It will make you a better person.

[karlchandran]

Coping with a parent with dementia is beyond difficult!
Having the resources to help and care for the parent with dementia helps immensely. The emotional effect of watching someone deteriorate in front of your eyes is heartbreaking.

[tzk]

Galen, if you ever come across this comment, I just want you to know that deep down, they are actually aware of who you are. My grandma’s condition was very similar to your mum’s and during her last days in the hospital after she contracted pneumonia and suffered from a major heart attack, the nurses told us that they’ve observed that every time she hears our voices, the ekg monitor would always show a stabilised reading as compared to the other people who came to visit her since they rarely spent time with my grandma on a regular basis. On a normal day, sometimes she would remember my name, other times she doesn’t so I’ve long came to accept the fact that she might not really know who I am so hearing that from the nurses really comforted me. I think what you’re doing for your mum is great and I’ll think that as long as you spend as much time as possible with your mum, it’s the best thing you can do for her now. :)

[lunastarr]

A beautiful must hv been a jovial party girl in her hey son is an angel. R they filipinos or eurasians? Such a beautiful lady.
Such a heartwarming moment for d son to sing to his bloved

[jingmok]

Galen really touched my heart. You can feel his love and heart break.

[MegaCaprice]

I am sorry to say this but some of these dementia ridden folk can be very difficult to look after. It must be hard to keep loving a person who doesn’t recognise you anymore and is aggressive towards you. I am against assisted dying as I believe in God, but I sometimes wonder if that route would be a blessing for these affected people. It must be torture for them to be so confused and not understand what is going on in their lives. In the end, these folk cannot even talk or swallow their food anymore!!

[onceuponarenee]

It is difficult to find a permanent helper for dementia patients. They really hit them.

[queenkreolee]

She used to call me Lumpy and Munchkin. I remember her loving Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. Gone with the Wind. Anything classic.
It's so good to see Galen looking after his mom the way she looked after him when he was younger. I wish your family all the best.

[MrBoliao]

She's fortunate she was the income, to live in relative dignity as someone with dementia.

[norainocentes]

That’s true for 18 year I took care a 72 years old woman with Alzheimer and Dementia woman.

[thila]

Great son....she's so blessed to have you as son- you're angel...god bless!

[randomizur]

I hope they can find a cure that can reverse dementia soon

[sylvia]

I will take care of my parents needs.Because they are getting old and they will need me to help them.I will ask nothing in return of them.Because they took care of me all my life growing up.So the least I could do is make sure they are comfortable, safe, and taken care of well.I love ya’ll and care about ya’ll no matter what because your my parents.I wouldn’t ever trade anything for y’all.I’m not sending y’all to a nursing home or hospital.I will take care of ya’ll myself.I promise to do the best I can and be there for ya’ll even when I am busy.

[joylean]

It is tough but she is blessed as she has a son and daughter that lavish love and care on her. All of you including the care giver and the nurse are doing the best and just know that somewhere inside she knows. You all are amazing, God bless

[bclzcc]

I hope this video can raise awareness about dementia and help others to cope with their loved ones with dementia as well

[asianamerican]

Nursing home is the best place for her if your family will get tired looking after her. Even you hired hundred of caregiver is she start hitting and getting worse nobody would be patiently taking care of her . Sad thing we all go through that in life .

[tranquilit]

This made me cry :( Galen you’re an amazing son and I really take my hats off to you, keep doing what you do!

[popamonkey]

this breaks my heart. is warming to see that her son cares so much. there's so much love there. learn to love people!