My family watched as my grandfather descended into dementia and Alzheimer’s. He passed away in April 2009, just before Easter. He was 89. Now his wife, my grandmother, is slowly spiraling down the same path as he did. She is 89 now, and is suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, experiencing the same hallucinations and paranoia as he did. Now, my husband’s grandmother, whom we have lived with for over 10 years, is in the early stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
If you want to watch a real tear-jerker, rent The Notebook, which tells the love story between a husband and his wife, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s.
The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) has a lot of helpful information, including the seven signs of Alzheimer’s.
If you, your family, loved ones, and/or friends have been affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, here are some pictures and graphs with some helpful information on this devastating disease.
What we need to know…
Facts and figures…
Photo credits:
(1) www.alz.org
(2) www.topalzheimercare.com
(3) www.activcareliving.com
Is your loved one suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, or are you a caregiver of someone suffering from this disease? I would love to read your stories and hear your advice.
Have a great day!
