Alzheimer's and not wanting to eat
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2017
- I took care of my dad who had alzheimer's. Alzheimer's (and dementias) is by far one of the most difficult diseases to have to endure. Both for the person who is unfortunately afflicted but also for the loved one who cares for them. It is a world where the routine rules of what we know as reality do not apply. A world in which what once was is no longer, and a world in which ones behavior can change unpredictably at any given moment. A world where the navigation of the terrain is never a constant but always filled with ever changing new spontaneous variables to have to deal with. Sometimes just going with the flow of what happens in that given moment versus pushing what normally "would or should happen" can actually be quite magical. As many caregivers know sometimes it can become quite difficult to get loved ones with dementia to want to eat. On this day my father was very creative in finding a way to not eat. I will always be grateful that even within the difficult insanity of having to endure this horrible disease my father and I could still have moments of laughter as well.
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Your dad touches my soul. He is a sweet soul. An awesome person.
Thank you, I agree....he had a very sweet soul.
Painting To Remember you said had? has he since passed away? I'm sorry if he did
Dank Stacks i think he passed away in february of 2016
Optilus DNCF 2017 it'll be because this was latest video of him on the channel
Dank Stacks Unfortunately my dad passed away at the end of February 2016. I had recorded a lot of footage of our journey with Alzheimer's and I will still post videos going forward. I feel that it's important to continue advocating about Alzheimer's/dementias as not enough is being done about this disease.
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Awe i just read on the comments he passed away at the end of 2016 :( I'm sorry
😭😭😭
💔 Prayers with him
Oh :c
Wait rlly?
Bruh that’s why she doesn’t upload video anymore 😢
He died?... all the love to his sweet daughter and wife who were a marvelous caregivers!
Prayers to the one above to might have a mercy on him.
@Joud Faisal
Unfortunately yes!
I've watched almost all the videos of him in the hospital and in the house, then i discovered that he died which was frustrating thing.
I just watched this video of your dad and knowing that he already died put so much pain in my heart. I remember my late grandma, they are alike, so lively and sweet. Rest in peace Grandpa Norm, I'm so grateful that I've known you thru this video. I'm literally so crying right now knowing that youre gone 😭😭😭
We love you and Norm, He will never be forgotten😢❤️
Kyron M Thank you!! 💜 Unfortunately my dad died the end of February 2016. I had recorded a lot of footage of our journey with Alzheimer's and I will still post videos going forward. I feel that it's important to continue advocating about Alzheimer's/dementias as not enough is being done about this disease.
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Painting To Remember An amazing man and I'm sure he was an amazing father. I wish I could get good moments like that with my grandfather or my stepfather. He is amazing and I instantly felt a connection with him somehow. I will remember him even though I just found your channel. Subscribed
Painting To Remember ur making me cry 😭😭
Painting to Remember I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know he meant the world to you and your family. My grandfather passed away a year ago and your dad reminds me so much of him. He had dimensia, so it was really hard for him to remember things. I remember right before he died, he looked at me and said "I love you, Maddie." Your dad was a great man and puts a smile on my face each time I see one of his videos. There is not a day goes by when I don't think about my grandpa, I miss him so much but I know he is in a much better place. Who knows, maybe they are best buds in heaven, because I feel they would get along grand. RIP Norm💗
My mother died of a very rare genetic alzheimerz disease at age of 43 in 2008. Rare becsuse of the early breakthrough. I was 14 when she died. I know what you went through. I'm now 26 and I still can't accept why it had to happen
...That's really sad to hear....I'm really sorry for your loss...
I am sorry for you
it makes me feel just so good every time i watch your videos. loves..
S.m A Aww, thank you !💜
S.m A sad he passed
I love your dad. He is remarkably lucid and aware for someone so deep into Alzheimers, and he has obviously retained his sense of humor and fun!
haha well he did get rid of it...its wonderful that he hasn't forgotten his sense of humor
celestin1984 he died near the end of 2016
@Quartz Skull lol
real quarantine hours wow u predicted quarantine
Precious moments and we are privileged you shared them with us. R.l.P sweet gentleman Norman.
How cute is he?! I was a caregiver for people with Alzheimer's for 10 years and I'm now a cook at an assisted living home. I still see to it everyday I make my residents smile
70 000th viewer and proud. I know how it's like to have someone you love with Alzheimer's, my grandpa has it. All he remembers is his brother, nothing else. He can't walk and his alzheimer's is in a very advanced stage, so it's like he is not even aware of the world. He lives in his own world basically. EDIT: Oh no, i just read in the comments he passed away, im so so sorry for your loss.. :(
Your dad really touched me; He's so sweet. I recently discovered your account and I wish the best of luck to you two. Bless your souls. 😌
Felix W. Thank you for the lovely message. Blessings to you as well! facebook.com/paintingtoremember
I’ve watched this one again and again. He was so lovely.
I’m sorry that your dad pass away he’s a good man he should live longer R.I.P
I found or other channel and followed you here. Your dad was beautiful soul, I can’t lie I cried on almost all the videos. Much love to you and your family.
This had me cracking up. I just love your dad and his awesome sense of humor!! Thank you for sharing these precious moments of him with us!
I have just watched a few videos of your dad. He made me smile. A big beautiful smile straight from the heart.
Thank you for sharing these videos of you, your father, and family. These videos continue to brighten my day ❤
This helped me so much understanding my grandmas alzheimers💗 Love this precious bond you have
Oh my..he is adorable! You guys played right along with it. Wish everyone would handle their loved one as well as you guys did. Bless you
I love your videos. My mom always documented moments with my late grandmother, we took care of her until she passed, and i used to think it was dumb that she always was filming but when she passed i realized how grateful i am to have all of our silly moments documented. You never get enough time with the ones you love. My grandma was a character much like your dad and your videos bring back great memories for me.
Thank you for sharing your dad with us. These videos are special memories!
I just discovered your amazing channel. and I want to say that your father was an amazing, caring, and funny man and it has touched my heart. more people need to be like him and care the same as he does. I am sorry for your loss and I hope you know he's watching down on you ❤
Love him. What a precious man he was. Thank you for sharing him. God bless you. ❤
Your such a great woman for taking care of your dad for always finding the positive side of everything for not forgetting him as a lot of people do when there parents are older
Thank you for all the two of you did and your foresight into 'will it help others through their journeys with it'. This group already has helped our families tremendously through caring for each other. I love you even though we've never met.
I am not sure if you will see this...I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. You are a wonderful daughter to your dad and hes watching over you I'm sure. Your videos help me through the hard times as I care for my dad. My dad just turned 70 and I've been taking care of him for 5 years now (since I was 28). I have given up so many things and sacrificed so much to be able to care for my dad but how can you not. It wasnt a decision as much as it was accepting that he now needed me.
I struggle and feel alone sometimes but your videos help me to stay positive and cherish the time we have.
May your dad rest in peace. He was very lucky to have a daughter like you.
I hope you are well.
You are a "wonderful daughter" as well! I am sure your dad is greatful for all your sacrifices and that he is proud to have you as his daughter. I know it can get hard at times, but stay strong and hang in there sweetie. Your father is blessed to have you and you will be blessed. You are still very young and have your while life ahead of you. Cherish the little moments with your dad, because you will miss them when is is finally at peace. I will keep you in my prayers. 🙏❤
I have taken on the role of caring full time for my Father in law. He is 87 with dementia. I have been watching your videos for several weeks. They make me smile; thank you!!
My mom also has still some sense of humour. I appreciate your videos very much. I've just ran into them. This is so true about an Alzheimer's patient... it is so hard to be a caregiver but it can also be a very beautiful way of giving back to those who gave us so much.
Love this guy!! Thanks for sharing..
For the longest time I was trying to find your channel. I remember watching these videos years ago, the one with the cherry garcia ice cream. So glad I found it again!
Thank you for sharing with us. My dad has dementia and some days are really hard to see him so forgetful it’s mind boggling.
Your Dad was such sweet man and as cute as he can be. Your time spent with him was priceless.
You as a daughter are an angle of God... I'm only a 20 year old kid in Florida and although my parents are only 40 I am terrified of them getting Alzheimer's... your videos actually brought me to tears and I never cry. Your dad must've been a great man and you inspire me to take care of my parents in the future just like you do. God bless you
My mother has Alzheimer's, amazing how this disease affects people so differently good to see some humor. Thank you for sharing.
Aww... I'm soo in love with your Father! He's a beautiful soul!
I LOVE your videos. Even though they bring me to tears every time. I loved my Dad as dearly as I feel you loved yours. He was at the beginning of dementia when he died. He was the most important person in the world to me. Like your father, he was a brilliant man who had a very strong work ethic and cared deeply for my mom and the 3 of us. My father wanted to get rid of his food too. He told us frequently near the end of his life that he didn't eat lunch anymore. He also told us his weight and how old he was. He was very proud to be 85! May your father's memory be eternal. Warm hug from Boston
I watched all of your videos and I honor you all of my respect for taking care of your father and the way you are doing it. One can se how much you love him and keep his soul happy. Our world needs more people like you and him. The best wishes from Germany
Thank you for the lovely message. I do agree that the world needs more people who will help one another. Best wishes to you as well.
Your dad is a superstar! Loved his sense of humor!
I'm sure he had the happiest last year.. you can hear the happiness and joy in his voice. May he rest in peace
You are one special lady. The love and patience you lavished on your father is truly moving!
Found-It-Splendid 22 Aww, thank you!
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I've come across Norm's videos a few times when watching Alzheimer's lucid moments. What a gentleman, even with his condition he's a character. Love is a strong memory and always breaks through eventually, even if it can't for long. RIP and god bless him, his family and everyone who took care of him.
Absolutely love it. Very beautiful to see your memories with him.
This warmed my heart! Thank you so much for sharing!
I enjoy to watch your videos i hope we got more soon he makes me feel happy and make me miss my dad. Wish you guys the best. Always be strong for him.
Your dad is a genuine 🤣🤣🤣❤❤. You guys r doing a wonderful job. Much love 👍🤗
I've only recently started watching your videos and I'm touched at how much you care for your father and how you've made his life as comfortable as you possibly could. I enjoy your videos and I bet your father was a great guy to know! I've only seen a couple of videos of him and I absolutely love him! I'm so sorry for your loss but you haven't really lost him, for he's apart of you, in your soul and in your life and in who you are as a person. I'm 20 and my parents are both getting older and I fear for them because of something horrible like this but I'd do just how you did and be by their side through it all no matter what and try to make everyday as great as possible, it's the least we can do. I wish you the very best in life and I love the compassion between you two! I miss him too!
And I would also like to thank him for his service
Cody Cothern Aww, thank you for the lovely message 💜.
Your parents are blessed to have you as their child as you obviously have a wonderful loving compassionate heart and soul!
One of my father's greatest pleasures throughout his entire life was helping others. When he first got diagnosed with Alzheimer's I asked him if it would be okay with him if I shared our story. He asked me why I would want to do so and I explained to him that I thought our story could help others who unfortunately are also forced to deal with this brutally difficult disease. His response was if I truly believed it would help even just one person then yes go ahead and share our story. Even though my dad passed away in February of 2016 I still feel very passionate about how devastating this disease is for those afflicted with it. I also feel very passionate about the plight of the millions of caregivers who are struggling on a daily basis to try to provide care for their loved ones with little to no help or support. I still continue to post our videos (I have a lot of footage left that I filmed of my dad) and advocate because I receive so many message daily from people telling me that our videos help them. My dad would be exctatic to know that he is still helping others!
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He gave you the offer you couldn't refuse. 🤗 Blessings to you all
😞 Sorry for your loss, Thanks for posting. Take care of yourself.❤
Aww so cute! He's such a sweet man! You guys are the best
Ahhh I love this family..
he is so cute ❤
Thank you
god bless him you have a good father :)
Alisa G. Thank you!! My dad was wonderful ☺️
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Painting To Remember sry i at first does not know he died my best wishes to you:)
His character still shines through. Looks like he's keeping well. Much love!
I had no idea, I am truly sorry for your loss. Your videos are heart warming and have struck me personally. I believe educating people on the disease is a best way to develop understanding in communities. I hope you and your family continue to find peace through your channel. Brett.
what brett did Thank you! Your words mean a lot!!
I think it's great that you're sharing your experience with your father and his Alzheimer's with people. It helps give people who may not understand a better idea of what full time care givers, and the individual with the disease, go through! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for your lovely message! When my dad was first diagnosed and still had his wits about him I asked him if it would be ok with him if I shared our journey. He asked me why I would want to. I told him that I believed it could help others on the journey. He told me if it would help just one person then yes. My father always derived great pleasure in helping others :)
this made me have a genuine laugh while my family is dealing with similar circumstances. Thank you for that
Chelsea Mueller Thank you for your message. I'm so sorry that your family is dealing with this as well. Unfortunately my dad died the end of February 2016. I had recorded a lot of footage of our journey with Alzheimer's and I will still post videos going forward. I feel that it's important to continue advocating about Alzheimer's/dementias as not enough is being done about this disease.
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Thanks for sharing this. Your dad is great.
I watched all of your videos this morning and honestly absolutely cried my eyes out. Your dad seemed like one of the most sweetest souls, reminds me of my great grandma who passed last year too. I hope life is treating you well x
Abbie C Thank you for your lovely message. I'm so sorry about the passing of your grandmother. Unfortunately my dad died the end of February 2016. I had recorded a lot of footage of our journey with Alzheimer's and I will still post videos going forward. I feel that it's important to continue advocating about Alzheimer's/dementias as not enough is being done about this disease.
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May your dad rest in piece....
That was so cute. He left you with beautiful memories.
this is beautiful, heartbreaking and so funny. I worked in memory care for so long. your dad is a sweet reminder of all those folks.
Thank you for the lovely message. I'm sure all the patients were lucky to have you then.
Thank you for sharing, your father is absolutely gorgeous xxx
Today, on International Women's Day of 2021, we are awaiting the verdict on whether my mother has Alzheimer's or not. I watched several of your videos. And as you mentioned so well, if we don't laugh about it, we will cry. You probably won't read my comment, but you made me feel better. More serene in face of this disease. Thank you.
You are amazing. And so blessed. He had a beautiful soul
He's so funny and yet I'm choked up.
I just want to hug him as I'm sure you do too.
God bless you Elaine for all you did for your precious Dad.
JESUS IS LORD Thank you for the lovely message 💜 Unfortunately my dad died the end of February 2016. I had recorded a lot of footage of our journey with Alzheimer's and I will still post videos going forward. I feel that it's important to continue advocating about Alzheimer's/dementias as not enough is being done about this disease.
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That was so cute! ❤😊Pretty paintings as well!
These videos are fantastic, it's amazing when you just sort of see his face light up in a way when he remembers something and it comes back to him, not necessarily in this one but in the others, and I love your attitude to it "if you don't laugh you'll cry". That's a great way to go about it 😀
Harry May Thank you for the lovely message! It was always a pleasure to see my dad's face light up :)
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your dad is so cute love and blessings for him❤
Thank you ♥
He is amazing. Very touching. I hope you are doing well!
Much love Norm! 🙏
he makes me happy through what I'm going through. I know times are hard and will get hard but seeing these are still beautiful
I hope to be as gifted as him in my age he's such a spark
I really love your bound :) I'm sorry for your dad, he's so cute... be strong, all of you ♡
Your Dad is nothing short of AMAZING, God Bless you all!!!
Lavonda Welch Aww, thank you! He truly was amazing 💜
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I'm only 16, I'm trying not to cry while writing this... I already have like a waterfall coming out of my eyes... anyways... my dad, it's almost like he's never around, I get angry often, but I don't push myself because I know he's sacrificing for me, my family, including my grandmother who is in better conditions... when she never gives a shot how my dad's back is breaking, and she lives with he's other son who is younger than my dad... he doesnt work, has 4 kids... my grandmother is such a drama queen, she gives everything away to her other grandkids, when me (I'm one of her grandkids too, but...)... what about me? My 2 brothers? Does she think we get everything we want? My "cousins" are living like in heaven when we're in hell... they live like a family together forever, but my dad, is giving everything just thinking that this is his family, he even gave away our house to them (not the one were living in now) the one in my country...
As I said before that my grandmother is a drama queen... you won't believe this, my grandfather, who already passed away before me and my brothers were born, but I really wish he was here to make thing much clear, he married another woman, that was the best decision he could have made, coz he already had kids with my own grandmother (my father, uncle (the one with 4 kids) and another one,and other 3 daughters) so he didn't leave my grandmother as a single mother... but the reason was that she is so dramatic that she was really really lazy... so how come she feels sick now after resting whole life? When my dad is still working with broken back? My dad isn't the young men is saw when I was born, he's old too by now... and trust me, my grandmother got married as a teen... so she spent have that much difference from my dad... I really don't like her acting skills... she can't even act, sometimes I think I'm the only one who sees this in my family, but no... everyone ( by that I mean... all the neighbours)
I hope I can help my dad if he's in those conditions one day coz of my "fucking uncle" whose a cheater too... and my grandmother!!
Last thing is that... my decision will be that when I start working,in 10 - 6 years time... I don't really think I will help them like my dad did to my grandmother... don't get me wrong .I'm not saying my parents (because they did a lot for me my 2 brothers, compared to what my grandfather and grandmother did to my father! I do understand those were my dad's parents but they didn't show love. Love is all.
Id do that to my mom too, I always say that I won't help her as a joke, but she raised me so well and today I have great feeling for others.❤❤❤❤❤❤
This was 2yrs ago,but im so glad I've seen it.💜💜💜
I love him, he is such an amazing and strong man
This is so sweet I love your family
It’s so cool to see such a good old guy like him. Cracked me up. It is sad but as you’ve stated, there’s such precious moments.
We live in Alaska. Out my back door is thousands of square miles of Alaskan Bush. I told my wife if I get Alzheimer’s I’ll just walk into the woods. She answered. “Oh you’d forget!” Lol
God Bless him and all who brighten his days.
omg that is so cute. I love it...God bless him and you.
Painting To Remember im very sorry to hear that but he was so blessed to have you. It is very special that you are doing this not only for you but for all of us out here watching in CZcams land. So thank you so much for sharing.
Saucy Chica Thank you, your words mean a lot!
I'm so sorry about your father, he seems like he was a sweet man.
I had a great-aunt that passed not too long ago who was starting to show signs of Alzheimers. she had to be checked on daily because she started to stop eating and taking her medications. It's so sad to see a family member like that.
Your videos are very touching.
Greetings and love from Poland!
Łobuzerski Thank you. I appreciate the message. Hello back from USA 💜
Good Man I have Parkinson's disease and Vascular Dementia it's a scary thing
Im so sorry for your loss
I am so sorry for your loss even though it has been two years
This was truly heartwarming it made me cry so much
you are an amazing woman. this is such an awful disease. love to you and your dad x
Norm seems to be the sweetest person alive amidst his horrible disease he always seems to make me happy wish I could give him a big hug
He's so lovely!! I wish you guys the best ♥️
Thank you ♥
He passes away
God Bless 💕 Stay Strong ! Have a nice day ! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
This is a great video. Best luck on your family :)
I am so sorry for your loss. I bet your dad was a hoot. Although my mom didn't have dementia she was child like at the last year I took care of her for 20 years I miss her so much. My mother in law has dementia and she's in an assisted living she too much to handle she's a runner so its unsafe to have her at home she would wander off. Just got back from our visit she claims they don't feed her, they do. We however bring her a goody each visit. Been through it with my late father in law too.
I came to watch for more videos, this man warms my heart and he just came into my mind for some reason (maybe because I got into a fight with my dad).... only to find out he already passed 😭😭😭
Awe. Thank you for sharing this.
He has a great sense of humor God Bless him
The more I watch you guys the more I like you .Lovely family and He seems still today to have an endless precious sense of humour .Give him a kiss on the front from a Greek :).I also wanted to add that if I may help in a way please let me know..write me here or I don't know how utube functions ..Keep strong there
Thank you for your messages. Unfortunately my dad passed away last year. He and I were lucky in that most of the time he was able to retain a sense of humor even while he became more demented from Alzheimer's. I appreciate your offer to help. I still feel very committed and passionate about advocating about the dire need for more awareness in the need to find treatments and a cure. Also about advocating on behalf of the millions of people world wide who are caring for their demented loved ones with little to no help and who are drowning while doing so. I am looking into some advocating projects that I may start and would certainly need help if I do. You can subscribe to my CZcams page, or better yet, like my facebook page facebook.com/PaintingToRemember/
as I will be posting information about the projects and how people can help as I go forward with them. Thank you again ♥
Everyone asking is he alive or dead. i just want to inform them that he died on 27th feb 2016.
Such an awesome soul
I really enjoy watching your videos, it reminds me of my grandfather❤️
Thingsforu Thank you for the lovely message 💜 Unfortunately my dad died the end of February 2016. I had recorded a lot of footage of our journey with Alzheimer's and I will still post videos going forward. I feel that it's important to continue advocating about Alzheimer's/dementias as not enough is being done about this disease.
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Bless him and his soul.
Your dad is adorable! 😍
A few months ago I've found your channel. I have to be honest, I'm not a subscriber for God knows what reasons, but I come back to check every now and then how your father is doing. It's Probably because I did not get the chance to say a proper Goodbye to my grandpa or just because your father is just the sweetest, but I found myself really anxious every time I check on him if everything is ok. Just know that you are an amazing person and you are loved -even from a stranger like me on the other side of the ocean. Send you lots of love and thoughts from Italy.
Painting To Remember I'm so sorry for your loss. And please, do not think it's a cliché say something like this in this circumstances. I have a particular "relationship" with death. I don't miss my family, I mean the ones Who passed away, because I know that in some way I meant something to them, and viceversa, they really meant something to me. And that is something death cannot change. All the good and bad moment w/ your dad are still there, in your story. I'll leave you something for the moments you feel down. It's sort of philosophy in my family, it's a "prayer" from Saint Augustine. www.linkedin.com/pulse/st-augustine-poem-front-death-martin-g-laramée-m-a- I wish you all the good thing in life. Azzurra (it's my real name)
Thank you for your lovely messages!! They meant a lot. I am sorry you weren't able to have a propper goodbye with your grandfather...but I believe even though we may not have opportunities to voice things in person our souls and hearts can communicate and understand love and energy...he knew. Unfortunately my dad died the end of February 2016. I had recorded a lot of footage of our journey with Alzheimer's and I will still post videos going forward. I feel that it's important to continue advocating about Alzheimer's/dementias as not enough is being done about this disease.
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