The movie "Remembering Sunday" , stars Zachary Levi and Alexis Bledel (of Gilmore Girls) was about a brilliant scientist who lost his ability to remember. He will wake up each morning unable to recall yesterday. But memories of his past was crystal clear.
His thoughtful sister created a folder which he was suppose to read each morning when he wakes up. The folder explains his condition and to anticipate problems he would face through the day.
I thought it was a smart move and on his part he took to recording what he did each day and at times conversations.
I loved that movie and watched 8 re-runs. Unknown to me then why I was so obsessed with this movie!!!
Just yesterday I plastered my mum's walls with same content as the ' folder'. My mum does not have a habit to flip open books thus I had to make it pop out at her when she opens her eyes.
The minute the wakes she would see a print out of her family, names, address. I would remind her that she is having a memory lapse condition and that the blanks would be filled. She needs to not panic, but relax, watch TV or sleep.
I found it to help pacify her fears and calm her for awhile.
I have kept my mum's condition from her cos I find it too cruel to tell her in this fragile state. Deep set depression could create a whole new set of problems... I do not need them now.
I have the same situation with my Mother - and I understand what you are going thru - it is so difficult to watch this wonderful woman - mother of 8 children - decline. She is 93 and struggles on a daily basis - physically, she is well but dementia has taken its toll on her - so we all do our best -love her and take one day at a time. Mary Ellen
ReplyDeleteIts the in-between that is so heartbreaking. She remembers and yet she does not. Sometimes I wish she would forget altogether. Painful for me, but at least numb to her. She does not have to struggle. Blessings to you and your mum.
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