I read a couple of the papers online every morning. This morning there was an article written by Martin Frizzell, the husband of Fiona Phillips the journalist and TV presenter, who now has Alzheimers. My husband hasn't been diagnosed with Alzheimers (yet!), but his cognitive impairment in many ways mirrors the symptoms of Alzheimers. One particular paragraph really resonated with me, here it is:-
"By the fifth time she had asked exactly the same question, I’d just say ‘fine’. I tried so hard to remain patient, but it was difficult. And I’m only human. Anyone who thinks they could endlessly explain the same thing over and over again without ever becoming frustrated or losing their patience just needs to try it. Not once, not now and again, but every single day."
Made me cry. That's how it is for me. Every single day.
I'm so, so sorry you are going through this. It is very hard, and some days it must seem like an unimaginably difficult burden to sustain. All I can do is to offer my sympathy and understanding - no practical use whatsoever, I realise that, but at least you know you are being heard.
ReplyDeleteEchoing what Jane said above. I saw a bit of the article where Fiona said she knew she had memories, but she just couldn't grasp hold of them, they were always just out of reach. I can't begin to imagine what that is like, day after day, all the time. Hugs, Sooze. xx
ReplyDeleteYou have my kindest thoughts always and I am happy to support you albeit from a distance.❤️ Catriona
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you are having to go through this each and every day. I truly believe that my Dad had started on this road before the stroke took him from us.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yes Sooze, I read it too, it is so sad and Martin Frizzell is very brave too and much more patient than I am. I do try but it is so hard.
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