Alzheimer's and me

An interview with my grandparents

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People & Blogs

Tags:

• Alzheimer's
• Dementia
• Family

[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

[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

[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

[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.

[kotadeedee]

In his heart, he remembers!

[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

[lilspliff69]

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

[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 :(