Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I recall a psychiatric nurse telling me about a patient with dementia who had not spoken for years and appeared to show little awareness of changing circumstances. They were on a trip out from the hospital and the bus they were sitting in was backing up very near a sheer drop. The patient suddenly sw...
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My dad's dementia was surgically caused, but he did have theses moments on occasion. Each is marked in my mine as a precious glimpse of the fact that he was still "in there."
Your words: "For the caregiver these lucid episodes, these flashes of the person prior to their illness, a moment of humor, sudden recognition of family members or friends, an insightful remark about a situation or person, can be a great joy."
For me a stunning memory and defnitely joy could help describe what I felt. Tears would often follow, along with gratitude.
Thanks for a fine post, Christine.
Carol