Posted on 02/27/2010 4:31:04 PM PST by Steelfish
Just read this article. This weekend saw a new documentary on Alzheimer’s which features Rita’s daughter speaking about her struggle with Alzheimer’s, and how painting helped Rita. The paintings she did are just lovely. And learning about how the arts help people with this disease come back to life - amazing and inspiring. There is a clip of the film on youtube - film is called “I Remember Better When I Paint”.
I cared for my own mother with Alzheimer’s for over 3 years. It really saddened me when I had to place her in a home - but there I met some really wonderful, caring people who loved on her .. and went out of their way to provide us with a private place to visit and share our favorite coffee.
My mom was 93 and lived a very full life. She had a great faith in God and that comforted me after she was gone.
Those are good points.
Correct that Aricept has a max efficiency of two years.
My M-I-L is extremely restless—has to go and do or be entertained (kept busy I guess is a better term). It was very difficult to care for her at home as things progressed. She is in a home now that she loves, that she feels comfortable in and she is happy as a clam. We are grateful for that.
I'm sorry to hear that. Both of mine had cancer.
We all have our own devils to conquer - or fear.
Well stated! I agree....
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