The Face of Alzheimer's Disease

A daughter's perspective upon learning that her mother has Alzheimer's Disease.

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Education

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• Alzheimer's
• Disease
• aging
• family
• mother
• elderly
• care
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• JnJ
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• Nancy Snyderman

[gambitx4000]

My grandpa was just diagnosed with this. :( he's 90. and to top it off he's blind and suffering from Parkinson's. He now talks to imaginary people, forgets who we are and where he is, he starts screaming in the middle of the night then starts crawling on the floor. As a kid i used to think he could do it all... now its so heartbreaking seeing him like this.. (sighs)... :(

[JNJhealth]

@gambitx4000 My grandmother had this disease as well, and for the majority of my college career she didn't even know my name or relation to her. It was hard, but the thing you need to remind yourself about is that deep inside she is still the same person you always knew and loved. May God bless you, and I hope he gives you the strength through these hard times as he did for me.

Kristen JnJ Intern

[gollapr]

My mom is 81 and was just diagnosed with this horrible disease. She can remember stuff from 70 years ago, but has trouble remembering what day it is or what she did the previous day. I know this is pretty awful for me to say, but I would rather have her die before it gets to the point where she is completely helpless. I love her to death and this is so heart breaking.

[JNJhealth]

@gollapr

The important thing is to stay focused that she is stil in good health, and try your best to cherish every moment you have with her. What you are saying is natural, and not an awful thing at all. I wish you comfort and best wishes and hope that future time spent with your Mother can be enjoyable and not a painful process for you!

Kristen JnJ Intern

[TranceInMyPants21]

@gollapr My grandad died over 7 years ago he had Alzheimer's.I even hate saying the word i hate everything about it to be honest.Sad seeing him like that.Never a day passes me by when i dont think about him.Miss him so much :(

[JNJhealth]

@TranceInMyPants21 My Grandma was 92 and passed away with Alzheimer's. It was one of the most painful things because my entire college experience she didn't even know who I was or my relation to her. All you can is try to focus on the wonderful memories of what he/she was before it, and know that now they are in better places. God bless you, and may his strength help you as it has to me. :)

Kristen JnJ Intern

[JaclynsMommy]

I hate hearing other families are suffering with a loved one who has this. My grandmother had this for 8 years. Most heartbreaking part was she couldn't remember me, she started calling me my fathers name. I didnt give up, I would visit her with pictures and play dolls with her (She loved her baby dolls) till she passed away. Before she passed, she gave me a hug with a smile on her face. Its been 10 years since she left me, still I cry over her. Most screwed up disease out there. Bless you all!

[bruceleedewarrior]

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[ReneJohnMusic]

I word as a caregiver and find rewarding I wrote a song and where I work posted it on you tube(Rene's Song I'll Carry You)Its what we do as caregivers!!!!!!

[alterbridgefan99]

My grandma has had it for 19 years now. She can't walk, talk, feed herself, she is on a honey/pureed diet cause even the nectar diet she'd choke on. She was my best friend. I hear ya @gollapr. I wish she'd just die then have it any longer. She is very happy though. She's always smiling. And I'm sorry about your father @greg4161. I used to say the same thing. I don't know that I'd kill myself any more but I've seen it take away my best friend and there no cure. Hang in there. I'll be praying.

[greg4161]

this disease is devestating as I see it slowly killing my father. If I ever get it I'll put a gun to my head. no point going through the misery.

[melancholicwind]

I almost started crying, this is devastating

[WizardOfHumor1989]

My grandmother on my mother's side of the family died in March 1998 at age 83 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for 5 years. I was 9 years old. She was never placed in a nursing / elderly care home. My aunt (my mom's sister) and uncle (who were married in 1970 never had children) decided to take her into their household to care for her themselves 24/7 (as if she were their child). After losing both her parents, my mother found it hard to bear the grief.