I borrowed this image above from blogger Sheryl at Handmade Happiness.
Husband M and I went to visit my uncle at the long term care home where he lives, our Chrismas visit I guess. I always make sure his partner will be there when we visit as he has advancing dementia. He is on the ward where they are locked in now. He used to appreciate a box of unsalted cashews but this year I took a poinsettia plant to brighten his room. They feed him now, he eats more like baby food. My husband thinks he recognized me, but I can't be sure. He is lucky to have his partner there with him 5 out of 7 days a week and she stays for 6 hours each day.
17 comments:
Hi Christine what a lovely thing to do and I am sure that they both enjoyed your visit,dementia is very hard on the fami,y members,take care.
I know how hard it is to cope with dementia after my time working in the care home, and I much admire all those who do this day in, day out. Hugs, Valerie
Praying for your uncle and your whole family.
God bless.
Maybe your Uncle did remember for a moment.
My husband's aunt, a favorite aunt of ours, had dementia and was in a Catholic nursing home hundreds of miles from where we live. We made a trip each year to see her. On our last trip, just before she passed away at 92 years of age, she asked who we were and I said to her "this is your nephew and I am his wife Jan. Don't you remember us Auntie Josephine?" She smiled took my arm and never let go of me until we left some hours later. She gave us a tour of her room and the cafeteria and her favorite view of the fish in the pond from one of the windows. She passed away about a year later.
It is wonderful that your Uncle has a loving and devoted niece and partner in his life. He just may have remembered you ❤
I love this Jan, thank you.
That is a lovely thing to do, Christine. It is possible that he remembered you, even if it was only for a moment. And that moment would have been very joyful for him.
Will keep your family in our prayers. A tough reality for so many people...
Is possible he recognized you Christine. My dad who passed about three years ago had dementia but always remember me and my kids and hubby, Is curious and others people he not. Hugs and love
I'm sorry to hear he has that.
JFM gives wise words. Just reintroduce yourself, just in case!
I'm so sorry.
My dad had dementia from a brain tumour. It is difficult, but we made him laugh.
Good for you and good for him. Always nice to spread some love and good cheer.
Very nice thing you both do...sad to hear about the dementia. Even if he didn't recognize you immediately, they were probably moments that he will keep in his mind and remember. :)
Sad about his dementia. But its great you went to visit him!
Dementia is heartbreaking.
That was great that you went to visit him.
Hugs
pretty image...
you and your husband have done lovely things to visit your uncle.
have a great day
not sure lucky is the right word, but it does show care and compassion which more people should. so many people just run away from a situation like that. hard to deal with I know, but it shows how much a person cares when they stay
Dementia is a cruel disease.
I am pleased that you were able to visit before Christmas.
All the best Jan
PS I liked the image from Sheryl's blog.
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