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“It will be a year this March that my dad passed from this disease. They say it is the longest goodbye… I would not trade those 4 years… when the daughter becomes the caretaker of the father who always cared for her. It was an honor. There were many tears over those years, yet many laughs, smiles and treasured precious moments that my heart holds. I’m so grateful for that time and have no regrets. His trust in me was visible in his eyes and his smile when he saw me, even if no words were spoken. Eating popcorn and chocolate while watching his favorite Westerns. Listening to Johnny Cash and Elvis. Taking him out to the patio for fresh air, sunshine and a lil’ smoke of his favorite cigar. He never complained or got mad. Was his true gentleman self to others while living in memory care. Tears writing this. Sad for the loss, but happy for the life lived… As he was close to his final breaths I got to whisper in his ear….’I’m ok dad. You did good. It’s ok to go.’
On my best days, I am my father’s daughter.”
“My dad passed Sept 2018. I was always amazed through this journey when Dad would appear and Alzheimer’s dad would disappear momentarily. It was always when I needed my dad. God is amazing. Dad never forgot our names or who we were – we were blessed. He knew something was not right and it was incredibly painful to watch him go through this. I maintain that it was easier to watch my mom die of cancer than my dad die of Alzheimer’s. He is missed greatly.”
“My dad Donny was the light of every gathering. He lost his battle on 2013 but even though he could barely remember me he loved to play catch with his foam ball. Thank you for helping us all remember our loved ones and good times.”
“My best friend ever, my grandma, has it and it is heartbreaking. I have learned [that] recording our conversations, even if it’s the same one, will allow me to cherish her voice forever.”
“The week my grandpa passed away he asked to see my wedding dress. I got married 3 months after. He had dementia, but the wedding is one thing he didn’t forget.”
“My sweet Mama who is now my Angel as of 1/24/20. Gone way too soon but forever in our hearts. My mom, as many would say, was an angel on earth. She was caring, giving, loving, big into her faith… and her family was always her #1 concern. She was the best mom my siblings and I could have. My mom and dad have been married 48 years. They were soulmates. A perfect example of ‘pure love.’ She got sick with Leukemia about 19 years ago, and then in 2016, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Things started to decline, but she always fought so hard. I’m thankful that throughout her bad days I could still play our favorite songs and she would always remember the words and sing it. She would tell me how much she loved me and thank me for caring for her. And most of all, when my dad would tell her old jokes and stories from many years ago she would laugh so hard. She is very loved and missed. My heart goes out to everyone with a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
This picture is one of my favorites of us. 2 years ago when we had better days than worse. Her 65th birthday.”
