My Mum (Alzheimer's)

My mum (Marlene) used to love singing along to Josef Locke. This is her four years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, singing along to her favourite singer! As you can see she gets confused and distracted easily and chatters on about her sister, who's called Kathleen, reference to the song I put on for her. I've posted the video as I am using it to make people aware of this debilitating disease. I am doing a sponsored walk to help raise money for research. Please also check out my fundraising page and thanks for looking. Sam Bennett.

http://www.justgiving.com/samanthabennett1968

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• goodbye!

[thetruenearnear]

Thank you for posting. My mum has it too and my heart is so broken. She is my world. I have a brother who doesn't help with her, it's my dad and I who take care of her. I often thought that I'd like to buy a video camera and tape her but it hurts so much. I wish I had bought one before she got ill so I could remember her like that. I don't want to remember her so helpless and fragile. I've been online looking for help and your video was good. Thanks

[sambi1968]

@thetruenearnear ..I'm sorry to hear about your mum and my heart goes out to both of you. I know what you're saying regarding wishing having taken videos earlier, me too. All I can say is that you're not alone in this...there is help out there and if ever you need an ear to bash then please feel free..x

[enchanted1977]

Thanks Sambi1968 for posting such a moving video. I am a psychology student who is looking into alzheimer's disease for exam but until I saw this video and others like it I hadn't fully appreciated the extend to which Alzheimer can impact and devastate peoples lives, both the sufferers and their family. Thanks for sharing something obviously painful. It's educational value is immeasurable.

[sambi1968]

@enchanted1977 - You're welcome...I know some people don't like to see this but I wanted others to see exactly what Alzheimer's is all about..my mum is still alive and I'm going to take some more video's to show how she is a year down the line..thanks for your comments though, and I'm glad they've helped.

[alejoperez001]

You and your mom are such a nice people, i dont know if it will offend u, but what is the purpuse of posting the video? i think u should keep it to yourself and not showing how ur mon is getting weaker and weaker.

Sorry for my english

[sambi1968]

Hiya ... No offense taken and yes I know what you mean about keeping it private but I posted the video to show others what Alzheimer's is all about. When my mum was diagnosed, we were not told what to expect so therefore didn't realise what we as a family were to face. Until it was too late for us, did we know the full extent of the disease....this video and my other vidoes are to show others just some things what they can expect if they or a family member is diagnosed. Thanks

[CtrlRm]

@sambi1968 I am glad people post these videos, they help others cope with having a loved one in the same position. I am in the same position, only it is my grandfather, who I am (was) very close with. He is totally gone now, still alive but his mind is totally lost.

[Irishborne]

I just wanted wanted to extend my condolences to you, and everyone who knows the pain this brings. My mother is alive, well, and a wonderful woman. However, until they passed away, my parents had me stay with my grandparents because they were working insane hours with my mom a police officer and my dad working machines at a cancer research institute. But my grandmother suffered and looked to my mum saying "whose little girl are you?". It broke my heart to see it. I wanted to say thank you.

[TheBrilliantGeniuses]

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[teflonarius]

@sfales1000 I,m cryin with u m8 i wish u so much strength

[cherd1971]

aw im sorry she is a beautiful lady

the music is so beautiful

[matjesworld]

Hey,it´s not really your own guilt when that was your opinion. The most people do not know anything about illnesses by the others, till the moment when their own asses are in danger. I don´t know why. Perhaps it´s the lack of interest, ignorance, maybe the belief in a fallacious invincibility? I guess some people make fun about illnesses, because they are not smart enough. That´s all! By the way: my granny has Alzheimer's in an advanced stage,but we try to be happy, as good as possible.

[Luna810]

I am so sorry. My mom died last March 4th from Alzheimer's. It is so hard to watch. But my mom loved her music,too,right until the end.

[ywmpg]

She has a beautiful daughter in you....

May we all be as well cared for and loved as she is...

[rOsE24401]

I am soo sorry about this.... need any help getting through it comment on my pro. or pm :(