Giving Alzheimer's a sad voice

Dementia seems to steal the person you knew leaving an empty vessel. I've watched aunts, uncles, my mom, parents of friends all go through the pain of dementia. A family doctor I know mother hasn't known her for 5 yrs now. Hard think to say but we were glad to see relatives leave after a few years dealing with dementia and not knowing their personal history or who they were or where they were. For me I just wish in canada there was a choice one could take if you realize you are failing. easier said then done.

recent university quiz for dementia potential https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/dementia-calculator-ottawa-researchers-1.6086105
 
Marie5656 said:
As some may remember, Glen Campbell *one of my favorites) battled Alzheimer's for several years before his death.
With this song, he gave it a sad, but real voice

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yes I watched the whole documentary following his decline into AD and his ultimate l;ast album Ghost on the Canvas... , how he managed to still sing, albeit with the help of his immediate family who were members of his band was just an amazing feat... such a sad way to die, such a sad loss to the music world, a greatly talented man...
 
My mother suffered with dementia before she passed away. During her last year, she forgot that I was her daughter and was just some nice lady who came to visit her. I understood and was alright with that because she was always happy to see me. She thought my brother was my dad. All we really cared about was that she was safe and being well taken care of in the nursing home where she spent the last three years of her life.

"In the medical world, the terms “Alzheimer's” and “dementia” are often thrown around, often interchangeably. However, they refer to two different things: one of them being more a category, the other being a specific disease."
https://www.activebeat.com/your-health/dementia-vs-alzheimers-disease-6-differences-to-remember/
 
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My sister in law's mother is going through the same thing. She does not recognize her son and the last time I spoke with her she was not sure who I was. She and I were very close and shared a love for Unity and often discussed the daily devotionals with each other. I found a little Unity blue bear she gave me for Christmas one year and it brought back many memories of our visits and discussions. I miss my Amber.
 
I saw a standup comedian do a joke years ago about dementia; the joke was along the lines of, "Hey, don't be afraid of getting Alzheimers! Look on the bright side; you'll get to meet new people every day!" But see, there is no bright side. Some people who have it are aware they have it and are understandably terrified and upset. I remember my poor next-to-the-last stepmother who was coming down with it and her sobbing with her head in her hands saying, "What's happening to my mind?! Why can't I remember things?!" So it's just a hellish disease for everybody.
 
There’s a theory that once there’s the onset of dementia, it is better to get the person into a care home while they still have some of their personality. They will learn their new accommodations better and staff will learn them for who they are now.
 
There is a definite difference between Alzheimer's and dementia.....

"Can dementia kill? Alzheimer's disease doesn’t just make you forgetful. It’s a serious, progressive condition which is, eventually, terminal. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have now overtaken heart disease to become the leading cause of death in England and Wales.

The brain is responsible for more than thought, memory and understanding. It controls our bodily systems including breathing, circulation and digestion. Alzheimer’s kills cells in the brain. This damage initially leads to problems remembering things and communicating effectively. However, with time the brain damage affects the whole body, leading to death. This can be from a number of causes:

Accidents and incidents​

Dementia can affect people’s ability to live safely and independently. Memory loss and problems with planning and performing complex tasks can increase the risk of accidents in the home and when out and about. Mobility, stability and spatial awareness can all be impaired, leading to an increased danger of falls and dangerous fractures."
https://myhometouch.com/articles/how-does-a-person-die-from-dementia
 

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