The Alzheimer's Project: Mad World Tease (HBO)

[hippyable]

It's the first most feared for me!!!

[SPANKYFBU]

0:27 is my two cousins megan penny and danielle penny and my grandma in the wheelchair maryland shes been fighting this for almost 3 years its very sad and nerve breaking i miss her :'(

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[InducedJoy]

this disease is so hard to cope with... both of my grandmothers have it, one is much more worse than the other. its devastating to watch, and to not be able to do anything about it is heartbreaking to myself and my family...

[justmeagain6]

what song is in this video

[georgefrei]

THE 2ND MORE FEAR ... BY NOW

[CYPHthequadfather]

does anyone know the name of the song used in this?

thanks

[FiReFlY0784]

well my grandma has it too so basically the only thing you can do is to be patient even they tell you the same thing or stories all over again, there are some meds that send oxygen to the brain to "prevent" this horrible disease to move faster but i have to say that sadly those meds don't do much, they even get depressed and say things that normally they wouldn't say, it's like becoming a kid

[leoandpao]

Give me advice please anyone that is living with a loved one with Alzeimer's. My mother was recently diagnosed with Posterior cortical Atrophy, a rare type of alzeimer's. She is 56 and has been suffering from it for 5 years (but we did not know). I am 20 years old. It is difficult but I would love to hear from people that are experiencing it, some sort of connection is great. Thank u

[dadspissant]

I am sorry for you and your family. I am 31 and my father has late stage Alzheimer's and Boxing Dementia I would love to talk to anyone who has or had a parent with this disease it is very hard to cope with my dad is at the stage where I have become the parent and I am really struggling with this reality.

[hippyable]

@dadspissant It must be hard to feel helpless and not know really how to feel or exactly what to do. My father had it. But it was more my family that dealt with him but the cancer killed him in the end. I would say that you are struggling with that horrific reality. It's not fair. I wish I knew what to say only I feel deeply for you. anytime you want to chat I'm here.

[KikiC423]

@leoandpao So sorry to hear that! Until they find a cure, all you can really do is be there for her. Sit with her, talk with her, and (if possible), it may be helpful to make sort of a "memory bank" - a box w/ pictures, videos, or keepsakes from when she was younger/things she'll want to remember. Think of it sort of like amnesia: what would you want her to remember most if she loses her memories and needs some reminding? I would suggest also making "memory loss tapes" ahead of time.

[blueyglowinggoop]

my grandmother has alzheimers

[alterbridgefan99]

I'm sorry :(

my grandma has it too. She's had it for 16 years now

[mrnewswoman]

Do you think you're developing the "A" word? I believe I may know a cure to save you from it. I haven't performed sufficient testing to confirm this statement, but with the testing I have done, there might be some hope. If you're interested, please do not hesitate ask.

[DEACONAP4LOVE]

I am always saying, "Grandpa, do you know who I am?"

[hacelle95]

my grandfather has alzheimers

[cloner3684]

WHATS UP I LIKE GREENDAY

[blueyglowinggoop]

who the hell do u think u are

[7113669]

Kodak - that is not weak at all to cry when someone dies. I did too because it reminded me of my father dying of Alzheimer's disease - he too died with his mouth open like the man on the video - so that brought back memories, but I am glad I have memories unlike Alzheimer's patients. This is a great project that HBO has done - I am so happy they are teaching people about this disease.

[0Mexicola0]

what does Alzhermes do to u? i though it only had with your memory to do.

[KikiC423]

@0Mexicola0 it affects memory, eating habits, everything. it's like seeing your grandpa age backwards and eventually becoming a baby again.

[royg03]

what happened to the song "Mad World"? did they not have the rights to post it on YouTube?

[ActionWords]

I just watched the Alzheimer's project this evening on HBO. I was impressed and mesmerized. You see, I am a hospice chaplain and I see this daily in my work. You captured the essence of life with Alzheimers perfectly. You have my most sincere appreciation for this project.

Danny Daniels

[kodak1972]

i know it sound weak but after the first one i cried at the end and i never cur . cuz they showed a man dieing