These are my wonderful parents but yes sometimes annoying. My dad has mild to moderate dementia but he looks and acts normal. Its the way and quality of life that they live with family and friends. Most people would think that this is not possible. My dad is one of the living examples. He is healthy and lives a wonderful life. Yes people are right when they say its a rocky and tedious journey for the family but you know what, it is actually the way you handle things and also find resources that will help. Do you think these people who suffer from dementia in nursing homes are contented and happy? Alot of them are not happy and instead they will deteriorate at a faster rate be it physical, mentally or psychological. Ever wondered why? They are just like you and me, they want love, to be acknowledge, needs to be met, freedom to decide how and want they want their life to be. They need to be surrounded by people who love them and are there for them no matter how things are be it good or bad days. My advice to families who have dementia parents or love ones, please treat them as normal as possible and shower them with lots of love and support them in whatever decisions they make. I use to work in a hospital and seeing these patients who have hardly any families that come and see them or even ask for placement in a nursing home is a sad scene. The road ahead may be difficult and yes like me, I even had to give up my full time job and now only work as part-time and I also had to give up alot of things that I ever wanted before but I am happy and contented that I am loved by these wonderful people no matter what has happened before. The care and concern that my dad showers me with even though he has dementia touches my heart. As for my mom, she loves my dad alot more than anyone can imagine although health wise is not good, she is always there for my dad..... They come in as a fitted pair of gloves.
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