Alzheimer's and me

[taaaylax]

Hey, I remembered we were talking about stuff with alzheimers, and my grandfather past away in September I thought I would tell you. but he remembered me until the end,

[lucyj87]

@taaaylax I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. I hope you can keep him alive through your memories of him xx

[kalambalikis]

Two dislikes? Why dislike this video? Jesus!

[eroica17]

your grandad is so nice and kind but your test was mean. You could have tried and helped him more by eventually showing pictures to him or sth so he doesnt end up embarrassed. Thumbs up for your lovely grandma as well.

[eroica17]

this test is mean

[pedrodesene]

Lucy, sorry for your grandpa.. my grandma also has Alzheimer's and it is very sad... God bless us all!

[taaaylax]

I'm sorry I didn't see the message from almost a year ago, but he still remembers me and he does not know where area to area is, he is in an old age home now.

[trung20204]

You make me think about my grandma! So sad.

[Guitareben]

So sad to watch this :( . Makes me want to cry :/ . Sorry for your loss :(

[PauleQueenie]

I am terribly sorry you lost your grandad and sorry that he did not seem to know who you were on the video either. I often thought of Alzheimer as a disorder which would peel the memories like people peel vegetables. If the outer added memories represent the last (long term memories in which you fitted), these go the first because the brain connection cant reach them. it is like a blocked sink which needs the chemical to free the path to keep those new memories instead of the brain degeneration

[xxTonyzPlacexx]

why is alzheimers so common now. its bizzare! My heart goes out to your grandad. Bless him.

[kellypuppy]

Oh Bless them both! My Mam just died from Early -Onset Alzheimer's and she was so incredibly sweet during this period of the disease. She forgot so many things we take for granted like how to put in a plug or turn on the hoover. Luckily, she didn't get aggressive and instead would laugh at herself all the time.

[THEPOKEMONGENIUS99]

is he dead? if so im sorry...

[GladosKiller]

@THEPOKEMONGENIUS99 Lol Lexie Im spying on you >.>

[greeniem]

Lucy sounds cute

[taaaylax]

Hey, My Grandfather has Alzheimer's..

It's extremely hard for me, and my family..

I am always crying. I don't want him to go through this. He's such a good man, when he's himself..

He's slowly forgetting things.. It's getting worse now.. Alot worse than just last year..

Our doctor said I can't question him, because It leads to confusion... ;(

[TheGunshipAC130]

@taaaylax

It's sad really, it's gets worse every year.

[taaaylax]

@TheGunshipAC130 :( yeah.

[TheGunshipAC130]

@taaaylax

How is he now? Do you see him for time to time?

[taaaylax]

@TheGunshipAC130 i see him everyday almost.

He and my grandma live 5 minutes away from my school.

So I go everyday at lunch & 3rd period. Then my whole family goes every tuesday night.. and i see him on the weekend for a few minutes.

[TheGunshipAC130]

@taaaylax

Interesting... Does he still remember you or knows where to go from area to area?

[taaaylax]

@TheGunshipAC130 actually, for the most part yes.. he hasnt forgot any of us. Sometimes he gets lost a little.. but he usually forgets that he lives in his house.

[mitchybbe2k8]

This is really a good insight for people to see how cruel this disease can be. this monday i lost my grandad to alzheimers and it is hard but he's at peace now and he should be himself again now. i wish you and your family all the best for the future and stay strong xx

[bpyjktgiuk]

Brain chip - CHECK MY SITE.

[eroepps]

this is really sad... but i think so, they know who are the people arround them deeply in their hearts...

[jxjd36]

I told my mother that even if one day she forgot who I was, her heart would always remember.

[lhalliy]

Dear Lucy,

I am a university lecturer and I teach students who will one day work for the NHS, many with older people. I was very interested, and saddened by your video, and I think it would be very useful for my students to see the effects of Alzheimer's 'first hand'. I am posting to ask you whether you and your family would be happy for me to share this video with my students? Hopefully it will make a difference to the standard of care that some future Alzheimer's sufferers receive.

[lucyj87]

do you mean do they know what's going on? I don't think so, my granddad didn't know he was ill. although sommetimes he would have lucid flashes

[maricristinacastel]

I have one questions, One person with alzheirmen disease could be consicuoness his realilty?

[queeniejo]

i work with people with dementia and although to family/friends they may not be the same person, but they still have a personality and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. dementia of any sort is a cruel disease but you can make a difference to the sufferers quality of life. and always remember it is those closest to them that suffer the most. 9 times out of 10 we comfort the families whilst the sufferer is totally unaware of what is happening.

[csvtom]

@queeniejo This is true. When I worked with people with dementia, Vascular and Alzheimer's I was amazed how people kept a sense of humour and often a little part of themselves that was still recognisable. Obviously it was different from person to person. Unfortunately many of the care homes in the UK are not equipped to give dementia patients a good life, and some of the bigger companies have understaffed homes they brush under the carpet.

[PauleQueenie]

@queeniejo, I know your comment is rather old, yet I think you made an incredibly good point in your comment. PERSONALITY. People of all ages are expected to behave according to their age and with their memories of a lifetime. Alzheimer does not allow people aging to have so. Their personalities only reflect who and what they were in younger years with the loss of memories. YET their personalities remain, the core foundation of WHO they are. Reverse autism it is

[sambi1968]

Hi Lucy, I thought the video was very insightful and I think that unless you actually know or live with somebody with Alzheimer's, you don't really know or understand the reality of the illness. Unfortunately most people think it's just about forgetting simple things wheras it's much more devastating. Thank you for making people aware of the full affects of this debilitating illness. My best wishes and thoughts are with you and your family.

[ucanthateme98]

how sad this breaks my heart

[kotadeedee]

How you described the getting dressed and going to bed at night and being washed. Those are the major things at the moment, but mostly going to bed and getting washed. He will not go to bed! Then wifey gets aggrivated because she's exhausted and it's just a mess. Oy vay. Rid alzheimer's!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kotadeedee]

I hate this. I live with my boyfriend and his parents. His dad has alzheimer's. It's really sad. He gets very angry and frustrated. He is still okay with names, but asks who people are if he hasn't seen them for a while. I have been here 4 years, and I would never dream this was that same person I met that short time ago. He also forgets if things have happened and will cuss and argue and yell about it. I don't like the violence, because he is not a violent man, at all. Alzheimer's is the devil.

[ulujm]

it seems that we can heard more and more of this disease. 50 years ago nobody had Alzheimer or maybe nobody thought what it was.

any idea?

[lucyj87]

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that people live longer nowadays so the disease is more prevelant. Also there is more medical knowledge about it, whereas in the past sufferers may have been diagnosed as being mad or simply with the effects of old age.

[grammako]

Thank you for posting this video Lucy. I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. My step-mom has Alzheimers and we've just found a facility for her to move to as my dad can't continue on 24/7. He's 84 and it's just too difficult. I think this will be the toughest time yet, moving her. Pat from Colorado

[lucyj87]

we had the same thing, grandad had to be moved into a psychaitric hospital for the last few months; it was just too much for my gran. my thoughts are with you; stay strong for your dad. x

[lucyj87]

I miss him so much

[cutterschoicenotmine]

nice one lucy.

[ShannonLeahBurns]

Lucy, what sweet video...you're grandparents are very cute. My condolences to you...you're very strong.

[padude64]

Id love to kill Alzheimers!

[TheGunshipAC130]

@padude64

Trust everyone does. The progression is slow and deadly.

[sarahgoalie]

Thanks so much for sharing this video. My grandad is at a strange stage where he obsesses over silly things. It's driving my Gran nuts. He'll ask the same question, like "where's the doctors surgery" about 10 times in as many minutes. It's nice to see your Grandma maintained her cool.

It's nice to hear some familiar northern accents too! My thoughts are with you.

[TheTwins455]

aww ur grandparents are really sweet!!

[lucyj87]

I'd just like to announce, for anyone who will watch this film, that my lovely granddad passed away yesterday. Thank you for all your kind comments. Our family is very strong and sticking together, and we will never forget him, even though he forgot us. x

[kotadeedee]

In his heart, he remembers!

[lilspliff69]

@lucyj87 I am sorry to hear this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[takeoneUK]

Really is the generation that just get on with things. No self pitty or victim status. Your Nan is amazing.

Puts us youngens to shame. x

[frenchbayker]

lucy,i'm amazed with your spirit. you brought awareness to me about the desease. People having this kind of desease need a lot of people like in their family, your grandma is a strong person.

[sarahb1127]

God bless both your grandparents. Thank you for sharing a very personal view of Alzheimers.

[bestcna2007]

hello there...this is a really touching video...

[arepha]

I am so glad that your grandpa is remembers most of thing and he talks properly. Your grandma is a strong woman and the best life partner one can have. Best wishes to whole family.

[ZOFJE]

Hey,

A very interesting interview you've made,

thank you for sharing this. I wish you

the very best with your granddad and the

people around him. You have a very strong grandma.

Greetings

Victor (The Netherlands)

[lucyj87]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I showed to my whole family and it brought tears to our eyes!

Lucy.

[frenchbayker]

lucy,i'm amazed with your spirit. you brought awareness to me about the desease. People having this kind of desease need a lot of people like in their family, your grandma is a strong person.