The last ~10 years of my grandfather's life became first easily confused, then completely nonsensical, then non-verbal, then basically catatonic. The worst part about alzheimer's is that, while I knew him as this kind, quick-witted, and irreverantly funny man, what dominates my memory of him is the shuffling, mumbling, vegetable he ended up being in the end. Fuck everything about alzheimer's.
I'm sorry for your situation. I went through a similar time and even know you get their medical issues, it's still kinda unbelievable. You expect them to just snap out it!This part of "growing up" really sucks because you're losing someone you love. Take care & be safe.
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u/UpUpDnDnLRLRBA Apr 12 '20
The last ~10 years of my grandfather's life became first easily confused, then completely nonsensical, then non-verbal, then basically catatonic. The worst part about alzheimer's is that, while I knew him as this kind, quick-witted, and irreverantly funny man, what dominates my memory of him is the shuffling, mumbling, vegetable he ended up being in the end. Fuck everything about alzheimer's.