The long goodbye
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- This Donu's World episode might make you cry, but it'll also warm your heart. Explore my mom's remarkable life and our journey through dementia.
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How do I care for someone with dementia?
What are the different types of dementia?
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How can I prevent dementia?
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What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?
What are the early signs of dementia?
How do I care for someone with dementia?
What are the different types of dementia?
Is there a cure for dementia?
How can I prevent dementia?
What resources are available for dementia caregivers?
What are the stages of dementia?
How does dementia affect communication?
How can I cope with the emotional impact of dementia?
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#memoryloss
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Dementia caregiving
Dementia journey
Living with dementia
Dementia symptoms
Dementia support groups
Early signs of dementia
Types of dementia
Dementia care tips
Alzheimer's disease
Memory loss
Brain health
Long-term care
Senior care
End-of-life care
Caregiver support
Mental health
#DementiaAwareness (Trending)
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?
What are the early signs of dementia?
How do I care for someone with dementia?
What are the different types of dementia?
Is there a cure for dementia?
How can I prevent dementia?
What resources are available for dementia caregivers?
What are the stages of dementia?
How does dementia affect communication?
How can I cope with the emotional impact of dementia?
#alzheimers (Trending)
#dementiacaregiver
#memoryloss
#caregiverlife
#seniorcare
#familysupport
#endalzheimers
#mentalhealthmatters
#tellyourstory (Trending)
Dementia caregiving
Dementia journey
Living with dementia
Dementia symptoms
Dementia support groups
Early signs of dementia
Types of dementia
Dementia care tips
Alzheimer's disease
Memory loss
Brain health
Long-term care
Senior care
End-of-life care
Caregiver support
Mental health
#DementiaAwareness (Trending)
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?
What are the early signs of dementia?
How do I care for someone with dementia?
What are the different types of dementia?
Is there a cure for dementia?
How can I prevent dementia?
What resources are available for dementia caregivers?
What are the stages of dementia?
How does dementia affect communication?
How can I cope with the emotional impact of dementia?
#alzheimers
#dementiacaregiver
#memoryloss
#caregiverlife
#seniorcare
#familysupport
#endalzheimers
#mentalhealthmatters
#tellyourstory
Good morning donu. Greetings from Victorville cal. ..dementia took my father too. When I was 35. .10 years of smiles and yesses. That was 40 yrs ago... He was Always so agreeable and smiling. Love your show. Wish I knew you personally
This is great. Donu thanks immensely for sharing this wonderful true life story of my Late Aunty Anne Kogbara. May Almighty God grant her gentle soul eternal rest Amen 🙏
My 86 year old step-father passed away two months ago. He had Alzheimer’s. The long goodbye is exactly what I called it.
Good morning from the UK,,,glorious day here for a change,,,sorry to hear about your mum,,god bless her and you and your family,,❤❤
Good morning Donu from NY. Sorry about you mum who suffered from dementia. My aunt recently passed away after suffering from Dementia for over twenty years. I don't wish that disease on anyone. She was very sweet and kind but became very angry at the beginning of her illness. I knew a few people in my neighborhood right now who is suffering from Dementia. Your mum story was bittersweet, and it hurt my heart. Love your dress and your earrings, most of all love you. Have a great weekend
Watching someone you love disappear through dementia is very devastating - we're on that journey now. You, and your son💔💔💔❤❤❤
My Auntie of blessed memory. May you continue to enjoy eternal rest.
Dementia is a devastating illness that traumatizes everyone. More needs to be done in this part of the world to deal with this: to recognize this ailment, and assist caregivers.
Thank you for sharing this,I have to retire and take care of my sister who is 77 and is in the beginning stage of dementia...I know it's going to be a long hard road from now on. Thank you again for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
Hello Donu, I am a retired nurse in the U.S. and my experience with my mother and her decline with dementia and other medical challenges was very similar to yours. In fact I almost could have written your text they were so similar. I had cared for countless patients with some form of dementia in my career but nothing prepares you when it happens to a close family member. I know you and your family did your best for your mother as I did for mine, yet the guilt creeps in. 💕
Donu, thank you for sharing such thought provoking topics every Friday. I'm sorry about your mom, but I am glad you shared the long goodbye. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. ❤
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Your mother was beautiful ❤️ My mother-in-law had dementia,but passed over five years ago. Sadly her daughter has the start of it. Such a cruel and sad illness. Thank you for bringing up this topic, so many people are afraid to talk, however, they are the same person.🇦🇺😌❤️
I’m so sorry for the way in which you lost your mother, Donu. You honor her memory well. Death is the worst pain of life, it’s so hard to watch your loved ones die slow deaths. May your mother, Ann Kogbara, Rest In Peace.
I’m 67 years old & I must tell you recently I’ve noticed I can’t remember names of people I know & have known for long periods of time. I fear I am experiencing the beginning of… something. Hope your vacation is going well & you’re relaxing & enjoying yourself. 😘😘😘
My mum had Dementia for 10 years. Towards the end she needed nappy. Very sad.
I was very moved by your account of the devastating decline in your mother's mental faculties. It's particularly cruel when, as it seems in her case, it precedes significant physical decline. My mother is 92 and has been in poor shape physically for many years. Only in the last 18 months or so has her mental condition started to decline noticeably. We are bracing ourselves for what may lie ahead. It's heart breaking.
Like you, the thought that that could be me one day is horrifying. However, from the research I've done into this, the genetic component is not necessarily the biggest risk factor. For some types of dementia, yes, two copies of a particular gene are bad news (you can get tested for this) but lifestyle can do a lot to mitigate the risk. Enough sleep, enough hydration, a varied diet with plenty of plants, sufficient exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, scrupulous oral hygiene, maintaining good cardio-vascular health, wearing hearing aids where these are indicated, and avoiding loneliness - all these can help to stave off mental decline. I think it's comforting to know that we are not simply passive victims of our genetic destiny, we do have a measure of control over our future wellbeing. Stay well, my friend x
My mum had Lewy Body Dementia which, is Parkinson’s and dementia. It is so sad to watch a loved one go through this ❤️🩹❤️🩹 I love hearing your stories 💕
My mum had Lewy Body Dementia which, is Parkinson’s and dementia. It is so sad to watch a loved one go through this ❤️🩹❤️🩹
Your mother was a natural beauty! The photo of you as a young woman reminds me of Beverley Knight and you are still a very attractive woman! 💕💕