Mom, Alzheimers, and a Conversation

This is a short conversation with my mother with Alzheimers.

[gothicgrandma]

She's forgotten so much but her lovely personality shines through.

[deadmanprodinc]

She says "well thank you" each time he tells her the answer. What a doll!

[wuandondo]

She’s so sweet and polite saying things like “Pardon me, dear?” and “Well, thank you!”. It’s sad how these amazing people get taken from this disease.

[christiecrawford]

Almost everyone with Alzheimers will revert back to either their 20s or child years. As a Nurse, the most common "pattern" that I've noticed is this: The closer they were to dying, the more they would call out and/or ask for their mother. (90 years old calling out for "Mom!" ) It was heartbreaking. I would just sit with them holding their hands as long as time would allow. The only good part of the job that I felt true purpose in was simply being a comfort to them. Making them smile and laugh.

[holdendmb]

She’s the sweetest, most polite little lady.

[aembusiness]

“My last name?.. well now that’s a good one!” Hahah I love this woman

[antivaxxnugs]

She might have forgotten her age and her name but she hasn't forgotten her manners, she's so sweet!

[runningdogstudio]

Hi Everyone. Thank you for the many kind comments about my mother. Of course there were a few snarky ones too. My mother loved these conversations, she found this a pleasant way to engage. Some people may find this frustrating - and eventually, impossible. The donuts were always a plus.
For those that have wondered, she passed away. Like many older people, she had a fall and that just took her down fairly quickly.
For those of you going through this now, please know your experience is unique to you and extremely challenging. Do your best to show your love and have little or no expectations.
You are not alone.

[joda]

This woma seems like such a pleasant woman. So sad that Alzheimer’s took away her memories.

[wildcard]

Bro that’s crazy she thinks she’s 23 I didn’t know alzheimers was that severe

[nannygoatj]

She is so gentle and polite, "Honey, " and "Dear, " and "Golly." And what a heartbreak to lose your mom that way.

[margaretmg]

*Sharlene Palmer* the way she says thank you after every correction is priceless...God bless her soul

[ShayMarieDiary]

When she said she was 22.... I would have said, YES.... Absolutely. You’re 22! She SO cute ❤️

[lisakay]

Someone might lose their memory but they never lose their soul

[bunnyluuuvvv]

She is such an angel, she reminds me of my grandma who had Alzheimers for as long as i could remember. During my late teens my younger sister and i spent most of our days talking with her and giving her company since my parents had her move in with us so she could be with family. I remember one day in particular she thought she was 20 and thought we were her friends whose house she came over to, she was 90 at the time. She asked us to call her boyfriend, my grandpa, so he could pick her up and take her home. He died about 10 years prior so it was heartbreaking, but we kept telling her he was on his way over and “should be here soon”. She sat down and waited for him, and forgot a couple minutes after. She died a couple years ago but i still think about our days together.

[masamordior]

When she said she was 22 and changed it to 23 I laughed... You're only as old as you feel.❤❤❤❤❤

[influennzapyloric]

It's so sad how she remembers all her kids at first, and then she forgets at the end.

[degodoubledizzle]

What a kind woman. Such class. I wish those manners were still a thing

[whatnowwomandamn]

She’s such a sweetheart, I can imagine her before this horrible disease took her.

[chelsea]

She’s like, “leave me alone and let me eat this deliciousness.” What a sweetheart!