Memoir of a Memory [Alzheimer's Story]

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  • @jeannie2548
    @jeannie2548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for sharing this, absolutely beautiful!!
    My Grandmother and Mother had Alzheimer's. They both forgot who we were, what day it was, how to feed themselves. My Mother always Crocheting, one day I handed her yarn and a crochet needle and she ask me what is this? Forgot how to drink a cup of coffee. Little by little everything started fading away. She did tell me: "I know something is wrong with me, because I feel "weirder" everyday."
    Momma had all kinds of medical issues and had been in the hospital. We brought her home on her 74th birthday and she passed 31 hours later. She was a vibrant beautiful Woman, loved everyone, especially children and very patriotic. She went into a coma and the last word out of her mouth was:"Momma"
    I believe my Nanny came to greet her and take her home. 💕 ✨ 😥 😇

  • @4estdweller4ever
    @4estdweller4ever ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very sweet. I have vague memories of singing You Are My Sunshine for my dad. I think I was 2 or 3. We had a wire recorder and I can remember him coaxing me to sing it. I even remember my voice a little. He died when I was 4 and he was 40. I think he gave me my life long love of singing. I’ve always wished he could have known how many good things he left behind that got me through life without him.

  • @zedwpd
    @zedwpd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've lost my grandparents, my aunt, my sisters, and my dad. I don't know if all of that or me getting older, or both, makes me more emotional. This wasn't easy for me to watch without all the feels.

  • @TYT695
    @TYT695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The mother was totally selfless. The daughter and granddaughter are gems too! Wonderful family.

  • @jackiecervantes8673
    @jackiecervantes8673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a beautiful story. She was not ready to leave that day, she still had many reasons to live. Blessings to all of you.

  • @ninjasipad7924
    @ninjasipad7924 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have been caring for my mom with Alzheimer’s for 5+ years, such a heartbreaking disease in so many ways. You are amazing❤. Thank you for sharing to help those of us going through this😢😢

  • @zanitebug1283
    @zanitebug1283 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing, being so bravely honest, and for providing some hope and comfort. My father has Alzheimer's and my mother is starting to show signs of Dementia. As my siblings and I are spread around the world I am currently the one taking care of my parents. This is a reminder that it's not all dark, to celebrate the moments of light, and that we can always hope to deal with a possible future with grace and dignity. So thank you.

  • @TPark-rf3lt
    @TPark-rf3lt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this was such a great video. my Father passed and he had alzheimers/dementia... it was rough during the times when he wasn't coherent, but he was somehow still himself overall. ❤❤❤

  • @OMGThisIsAwesome
    @OMGThisIsAwesome ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My mom has Alzheimer's disease as well. She is such as great and normal person, but after the disease's symptoms start to set in, she always wants to 'go home' when she is at home. She would also come out with 'stories' with suspicion on things around her. She is also easily irritated just like the movie 'the Father' . From the video, seems your mom is quite peaceful . We stay with my mom 24/7 so we literally see her every progression. I think once you 'stay' with them, you would see the real suffering of the patient.

  • @rachelfrees1268
    @rachelfrees1268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my precious sister Jane. You are/were perfect to me all my life. When I say perfect, it was thru my eyes. Now you are locked away from everyone and I live 1200 miles away and cannot make that long drive

  • @sallyclay1974
    @sallyclay1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My sister passed away from Lewy Body Dementia, after 7 years. It's plax in your brain, that destroys your brain cells at an accelerated level. 4 years , round the clock care m st her house in Ridgefield, CT. The last 3, at the assisted living facility, The Residence, in Darien, CT. The brain , is very fragile and anything Neurological, is difficult for families.

  • @Diane-mp7lw
    @Diane-mp7lw 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Absolutely beautiful. Some souls exude Light....all those in this video are those "special" ones. I just wish that every one living in long term care had loving children and people surrounding them until their last breath.

  • @SuperJollyRainbows
    @SuperJollyRainbows 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was so touching, Nicole. :'-) Your grandma is an amazing soul.

    • @NicoleCoenen
      @NicoleCoenen  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +SuperJollyRainbows Thanks! :)

  • @1996Misskayla
    @1996Misskayla 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful way to honor and make memories to remember for a life time!

  • @john8t8t
    @john8t8t 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful film. My mother in law has been diagnosed with vascular dementia for 13 years now.
    She moved nearer us into sheltered housing soon after being diagnosed.
    My wife eventually moved in with her for at least a year. Eventually it was too much for my wife and she had to be homed in a "specialist" dementia home.
    Then COVID.
    Apparently the "specialist" home couldn't handle her.
    We moved her to our house.
    The last 2½ years she has been living with myself and her daughter.
    She has been bed bound over a year.
    A complete rollercoaster of emotions. Would we do things differently... Probably.
    Would we have moved her to ours yes... Only earlier.
    Thanks Nicole

  • @billiembadjie9668
    @billiembadjie9668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly a sad but also lovely video, God bless you all.

  • @mjriegs2
    @mjriegs2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great way to honor your Grandmother Nicole. You have a big heart!

  • @mattversteegh1158
    @mattversteegh1158 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is beautiful Nicole grandma must be so proud of you

  • @marciaanneboom4822
    @marciaanneboom4822 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    a very inspirational story thank u so much for sharing big hugs to u all xxx

  • @dk3xyz
    @dk3xyz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is an amazing piece of film making. I can feel the warmth, caring and courage of you, your mom and your grandmother. This video made me feel what you expected me too.

    • @NicoleCoenen
      @NicoleCoenen  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +dk3xyz Glad to hear it!
      Thanks

  • @evawms5
    @evawms5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sad disease but wonderful stories of loving families!!

  • @lisabullock7461
    @lisabullock7461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful Tribute, what a Loving daughter and Granddaughter xoxoxo

  • @bombadeer8231
    @bombadeer8231 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re a sweetheart Nicole. So’s your mom and grandma. I see where you get your smile.
    This is a video you will cherish ❤️

  • @PM-gx2bp
    @PM-gx2bp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your grandma is beautiful!!!!!

  • @fransboshoff7700
    @fransboshoff7700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All three of them have such beautiful smiles...

  • @pauladeldotto4394
    @pauladeldotto4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They took my sunshine away!💔

  • @NarcisismoTV
    @NarcisismoTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg! I love this video!! you are an amazing human being! best wishes for you Nicole!

  • @claudettenobles
    @claudettenobles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a very touching story and thank you for sharing it ❤️❤️❤️

  • @stacey1974total
    @stacey1974total 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nicole, you are a beautiful person. Please know that you have touched many hearts with sharing your private and personal life and experiences. God bless you. Wishing goodness in your life.😊

  • @Squish0353
    @Squish0353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you...just...THANK YOU.

  • @pamlacooper3288
    @pamlacooper3288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful story of love and family, thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @tascalara
    @tascalara 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was beautiful, Nicole. Please submit that to any short film competitions that come along.

  • @arabmusictranslated
    @arabmusictranslated 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @bonnierobinson8684
    @bonnierobinson8684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful!

  • @chelseams3819
    @chelseams3819 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was really beautiful. Thank you for sharing this

  • @robertshoemaker6204
    @robertshoemaker6204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video touching..my mother was the same...so sad to see....thank you

  • @lacids9816
    @lacids9816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s sad that she knew she had it coming and it still took her over because there’s no way to stop it

  • @emelle_1953
    @emelle_1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so heartbreaking...

  • @BehappyBhairava
    @BehappyBhairava 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful.. really touching.. great job :) wish you all the best

  • @shannonbrown8918
    @shannonbrown8918 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful

  • @rogaineablar5608
    @rogaineablar5608 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very touching video, and well produced!

  • @michelledawson566
    @michelledawson566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a beautiful and touching story thank you for sharing 💕🌈x

  • @jsteele650
    @jsteele650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is your grandma still with us? She was really inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing this touching video!

  • @kellitigh2283
    @kellitigh2283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.

  • @jancollins4392
    @jancollins4392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your video. So much love. Random question though. Please tell me where you got that chair with french script on it.

  • @knndyskful
    @knndyskful 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😢 dang that’s such a tear jerker

  • @JennyWilson-cv5rt
    @JennyWilson-cv5rt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bless your hart

  • @mrayb007
    @mrayb007 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful❤

  • @jenkinseric2
    @jenkinseric2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I usually watch your videos for a smile. Not this time though. thank you

  • @ZalaAurora
    @ZalaAurora 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandmother had Alzheimer's for about 13 years so I didn't really get to know her as a person (she passed away last year when I was 15) so this is very very familiar to me. I think it's horrible to watch someone you love slowly dying, slowly forgetting everything and everyone they once knew. It hurt to watch my grandfather so sad all the time. He visited her every single day. He told her everything that was going on at the time despite the fact she didn't really understand any of that. I think too many people think of Alzheimer's disease as something innocent, something easy to live with, which it's definitely not and I think people should know about it. Thank you for this video and I'm sorry if my English isn't very good, I'm not native speaker..

  • @lizzygracekramer
    @lizzygracekramer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful

  • @bark1actual785
    @bark1actual785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The hell is wrong with my eyes.... They are leaking

  • @HiddenLunarWings
    @HiddenLunarWings 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not crying or anything...

  • @mauramcferran2612
    @mauramcferran2612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow xo

  • @johnyuboco8346
    @johnyuboco8346 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @carolschultz5502
    @carolschultz5502 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😊

  • @eevee_themeanie5883
    @eevee_themeanie5883 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lutfiyeyararcan9959
    @lutfiyeyararcan9959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    💙💚💜

  • @nikolaiarchipow5003
    @nikolaiarchipow5003 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Das ist deine Mama oder deine Oma

  • @margereynolds1406
    @margereynolds1406 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful