Sweet One Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Earlier today, I decided to pay a visit to my grandmother. She lives with my uncle and his wife and it's just a 5 minute drive from where I work. She was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 1998 and this is truly a terrible terrible disease. Not only did she have no clue who I was when I got there, but she threatened to call the police and report me for stealing her change purse, which she misplaced in the bathroom. With this disease, one can revert back to their childhood and almost feel like they are reliving it. My grandmother didn't have a lot growing up, so everytime she sees something left behind by someone, she keeps it for herself. She had to resort to that when she was younger. For me it was really sad to see her like this. This was the woman who helped raise me when i was younger, was the one who taught me how to sew and make my own clothing, and encouraged me to always write. She was always strong, and now, she's like a young child. It's truly terrible. Does anybody else know someone who has this disease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 my granddad had it. he died about a year ago. the last 2-3 years, he wasn't himself. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBerry Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 My godfather had a similar to Alzheimer. He lost his ability to walk first, and when the disease got worse, he still kept calling his grandsons and his family :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettercat Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I'm really sorry Laura :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet One Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 Thanks Maya. It was just really weird seeing her like that. She actually asked me when her mother was gonna come to pick her up and take her home. :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettercat Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Oh my :/ sounds terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sternly Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Alzheimer's is not a disease, it's erm, what you call a medical condition, I think! It's like diabetes! and I know quite a lot of people with that, since I work at this house for old people, who've been abbandoned and so; well many of them got Alzheimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majson Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 *gus sweet thing* sorry to hear this :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
°°°Morning°Glory°°° Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 OMG. And we make mostly fun on it at school. :stunned: So sorry for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
::Hayley:: Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Laura I feel so sad for you and your grandmother :( My boyfriend's grandad has Alzheimers and it's just so distressing to hear about how much he has changed and what kind of things happen. It sounds like you had fun when you were little! - Making your own clothes... niiiiiice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 OMG. And we make mostly fun on it at school. :stunned: So sorry for all. making fun of a neurological condition... wow. kids these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labell Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 My grandmother had it...she lived with me for 8 years and then couldnt recognized me the day before she died... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkeisagod Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 OMG. And we make mostly fun on it at school. :stunned: So sorry for all. making fun of a neurological condition... wow. kids these days.... theyre getting worse each day... :stunned: its such a sad thing to see people with the disease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sternly Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 OMG. And we make mostly fun on it at school. :stunned: So sorry for all. making fun of a neurological condition... wow. kids these days.... theyre getting worse each day... :stunned: its such a sad thing to see people with the disease... IT'S NOT A DISEASE! :angry: IT'S A MEDICAL CONDITION! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_scorcho Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 My grandad has it. He was absolutely fine 3 years ago but he went downhill really fast. Now he's at the stage where he can't do anything for himself anymore and he has no idea who anyone is. He's going in a home pretty soon. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labell Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 it sucks.. :embarrased: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet One Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 *gus sweet thing* sorry to hear this Garry!! Nice to see you again buddy! :) He's going in a home pretty soon. My aunts and uncles are actually debating whether or not to put her in one. It sounds like you had fun when you were little! - Making your own clothes... niiiiiice yup. She's a great lady. She watches The Price is Right every morning. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet One Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 IT'S NOT A DISEASE! IT'S A MEDICAL CONDITION! Taken from the Alzheimer's Association: Alzheimer’s disease (pronounced AHLZ-hi-merz)is a complex disease that affects the brain. Approximately 4.5 million Americans have this disease. Notice...DISEASE. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sternly Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 No! because a disease its something different! Ask Stepehen, he knows how to explain it..... I understand the difference between the concepts, but I'm unable to explain it! :angry: just wait and see! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet One Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 ok..i'll wait patiently. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sternly Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 okayyyyyyyyy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet One Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majson Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 *prods Laura* thanks for the welcome wagon.... you'll be alright, people are fickle, and make fun of whatthey don't understand, and also try to make it seem as though they do understand things they don't ignore everyone else, it might be a hard time to go through, but you will be alright in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet One Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 *prods Laura* thanks for the welcome wagon.... you'll be alright, people are fickle, and make fun of whatthey don't understand, and also try to make it seem as though they do understand things they don't ignore everyone else, it might be a hard time to go through, but you will be alright in the end. Thanks Garry. It's nice having you back. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityandColour Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 My grandpa had it... And he's dead now.. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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