I am
looking for real life humorous stories relating to Alzheimer's. This is a
dark, serious disease and I hope that my desire to receive stories that offer
laughter is not misconstrued as offensive. My hope is to provide levity.
The intent is not to make fun of anyone's situation but hopefully by laughing
we will survive easier, talk more openly, and be better caretakers of ourselves
and others.
My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's several years ago. My mother
is not who she used to be, but once I began to see her sense of humor, which
still exists, and share her stories - often back at her and often with others,
I began to feel healthier. This ability to see the humor and the silliness
has allowed me to be with my mother, rather than back off from fear and frustration.
I have been a better daughter and have given my mother better care.
My mother's condition is not a secret nor should my mother be a secret.
We know the horrors, I want to share the comical which will open doors of
the unspoken. I treat my mother with dignity and honor, but I can still see
utter madness and craziness of her behavior - which can be very funny.
