Working a job with Alzheimer's?
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- čas přidán 4. 02. 2017
- You won't believe what happens when this man with Alzheimer's gets a job!
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I just want you to know I think this is BRILLIANT and such DIGNFIED care of your dad. I wish all people were cared for with such love and creativity. Beautiful.
Thank you Toni, your message touched my heart and humbled me! I agree, I wish everyone would treat those needing care with great dignity. Sending you a big hug
I really couldn't have said it better myself!
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This is the most beautiful video on the entire internet...
It really is!!
How ingenius. He was lucky to have a little girl who loved him SO much.
Aww, thank you
Repent and trust in Jesus. We deserve Hell for our sin. Lying, lusting, etc, but God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and ride from the grave to free us from sin. If you repent and trust in him youll be saved.
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Everytime I will look at bubbles now, I will think of your dad smiling and proud. Simple plastic bubbles but with a meaning and a history now. Thank you.
Sometimes it's the simple things in life that brings us so much joy. A true blessing you are!
Aww, thank you :)
Oh my goodness, you are one of the most brilliant caregivers EVER!!! I was tearing up and giggling at the same time..."Asked for, and got a raise"?! Such a beautiful solution to a very real problem for so many people who have dementia. My husband has LBD and right now he still feels a sense of purpose with his activities, but there may come days when I too, will need to 'create' his environment. Your story is a big inspiration. You did well with your dad - and by sharing this, you (and he!) are continuing to do good in the world! THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely message! I am sorry to hear of your husbands diagnoses. When my dad was first diagnosed I asked him if it would be ok with him for me to share our journey. He asked me why I would want to. I told him that I believed it could help others traveling down this difficult path as well. He told me if I really believed it could help even one person to do it. He always enjoyed helping others. So your message truly touched my heart and helps me to know I did that right thing! I'm still posting videos and advocating. I'll be traveling to Washington DC the end of this month to advocate to congress. Sending you and your husband a hug filled with strength and comfort on your journey as well ♥
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May I second your lovely post? This was exquisite to watch. Norm was so very lucky to have a daughter with such love for her dad that even 'bubble-popping' was endowed with dignity and purpose. I absolutely loved it when Norm worked out that he was being financially ripped off! And your solution was brilliant... I wish I could have listened in on that 'conversation.' How I wish everyone suffering from that most dreaded disease had a 'you...' not to take anything away from the hundreds of thousands globally who strive to insert meaning and purpose into the disappearing lives of Alzheimers sufferers but you are most wonderful. Your lovely lovely dad looked happy. You did that... ❤️
This is so sweet; I laughed as much as I cried. What an inspired idea! How beautiful that he had your engaged support.
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What a lucky man, you should be proud of yourself and I'm certain he would have been proud of the wonderful woman he's raised.
Thank you. I was also lucky to have him for a dad!
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I Think This Is One of My Favorite Videos of Norm.. The Fact You Bought That Huge Roll Of Bubblewrap Speaks Volumes..I Did Laugh and Cry!! I Love Norm.. Thank You For Sharing Your Memories.. 💕And He Got a Raise.. Good Deal!!
Thank you for your lovely message ♥
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He raised a good daughter .. the way you took care of your father show the love and respect you had for him .
May god have him in heaven 🤲🏼
My father has Alzheimer's (exacerbated by a bad fall & pelvis fracture, although Dad can still walk short distances), and most frequently his mind also goes back to his working days in the automobile business. We, too, make pretend phone calls to arrange "car deliveries" to customers, inquire about "vehicles for sale," and "set up service appointments." This video gave me another idea for my Dad's activities -- thank you so much!! From one daughter-who-understands to another, your video is brilliant, spot-on, and shows exactly how to create joy, dignity and humor out of a condition that could otherwise be sad and isolating. So many people shy away from visiting Dad because "he doesn't know who I am" or "I don't know what to say" ... but if people can just think about the condition as experiencing the world differently than those of us not in the condition, it's a lot easier to relate and find things to talk about. Dad's experience is still his "world," and he still wants to contribute -- and he can/does! He makes me a better person every hour that I spend with him. He also still makes us laugh, and remember to play. Thank you again for your beautiful video!!! :-)
God bless you Norm, you made me laugh and cry at the same time.
omg you are such a good daughter 💖 god bless you 😊🙏
Thank you, and blessings back to you as well
The love and affection that you give your dad is remarkable!Brilliant idea,I just wish the world had more people like you.
that is so beautiful ...much respect to you and may your dad R.I.P. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry for your loss
Thank you for sharing this story.Such a sweet man.
This is so beautiful! I cried and laughed! My grandma has Alzheimer too. God bless you!
Everyone in life wants to feel useful and needed. Thank God for those that make this happen. Bless you all!
hi my name is Hector and just had to write you a little something about this amazing video you u posted about your father and say thank you for letting me into your life for a brief moment, had to tell u how much of an amazing and beautiful person you are. crying as I'm writing, the things I saw realy touched my Heart inspired me to do my best with my dad who ealier this year got diagnosed with early stages of dementia/Alzheimers. so I know I have many things to prepare for in the future .but by you showing and sharing what you did what you went through on this unforgettable and amazing journey in life memories you have will never be forgotten of such a wonderful father you had.i can only try to follow in those same footsteps to make my life experience with my dad the best I can give to him. thank you so much for sharing this.
I searched for this story about Norm, bc I read it a couple of years ago and I never forgot it. And I came across your beautiful post, and I cried as I read it. Norm and his beautiful daughter also inspired me... and now I work as a caregiver, for a 93 yr old woman with dementia whom I absolutely adore. The most rewarding work I have ever done, and I can't picture myself doing anything else in life. I know your post is 2 yrs old but I'm just wondering how you and your dad are doing?
Your dad reminds me of my grandfather such a sweet man thank you for sharing your special memories of your dad
These videos really touched my heart. It's obvious you loved him very much. Thank you so much for sharing.
His daughter ls the best. God blessed her.
Total tears watching this amazing daughter and her lovely father. I miss my father so very dearly. He was at the beginning stages of dementia when we lost him. I was always so grateful that he knew who we were until the end. I miss him. every. single.day. God Bless you to this amazing daughter and the love she clearly has for her father..........
Thank you for the lovely message! I am so sorry that your father had Alzheimers as well and that he passed. It's a dreadful disease and hopefully one day we will find treatments and a cure.
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You are so wonderful with him. So unbelievably happy that he has someone who loves him to the end of the world and back. you are what every daughter should strive to be.
so sweet. so clever.he is just lovely.warms my heart.
Such a beautiful story. I wish all families of seniors with dementia and limited physical capabilities would be so loving and clever in the final times of their lives. Bless you!
This is so beautiful.. You're an amazing daughter! your dad is soooo cute and funny, REALLY enjoying watching these videos!
Young Lady your amazing you need a raise ! Your story made me smile and cry .The Angles are smiling down opon you along with Norm🙏
This is one of the best things I've ever seen. I want to be just like you when my parents get older. You're amazing
The story in this video is awesome and worth every second to watch. I wonder if he got his payment by "direct deposit." A simple yet creative solution because his loving daughter took the time and care to make his remaining days happy. I hope he is watching down on many new happy bubble poppers.
Of course he got paid by direct deposit, hehe. There were times I would sneak money into his wallet and every so often when he questioned where his pay was I would hand him his wallet to look at. I'd also ask if he needed me to make a run to the bank to get more money out of his direct deposit account. Afterwards he would always feel content again. Thank you for the lovely message :)
I watched this in Feburary when I was suffering the flu. I came Back today because I needed to watch something that would cheer me up on the internet. I remember this and immediately typed in the channel name. I love elders and spending every moment I can with them, and watching this just brings joy to my heart, especially when I've just started middle school and things are stressful. Thank you for posting these videos, they make my day. 🤗
I watch your videos either with a big smile on my face or with tears in my eyes. Thank you for being such an awesome human being!
Amazing thank for being the person you are.
Aww, thank you
This may be a small idea mixed with a little imagination which helped your dad. But it was clearly initiated by the massive amount of love that you have for him! And it obviously made such a big difference to his sense of purpose, and wellbeing within his life at the time! This video brought tears to my eyes as I watched it, as I could really feel the big amount of love shared between you both! So touching, thanks for sharing it with us!... ❤👍
Mark E Thank you for the lovely message 💜.
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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Norm is the absolute sweetest!
I live With autism cerebral palsy cognitive difficulties and such codination difficulties ADHD. This is such a good example of what good occupations and some sort of ergonomic therapy can mean if a person take his or her own time as long as the multitude of tasks to sort out are not over bearing thank you for showing us that commitment does matter and that one can make difference also when living with a condition for I am so happy that you uploaded this and was willing to share this with us!
"Look at the clearance!" Love him!
Your Father was such a lucky man! The care you gave to him was the absolute best any of us could ever hope for and it was given WITH SUCH LOVE (something that cannot be bought even in the most expensive retirement home). I'm sure you are missing him terribly right now. Norm was such a Sweetie! You are really honoring him by sharing his story and the things you guys did together. I hope you continue to share your creative ideas. They could be of such use to others - i.e. nursing homes, geriatric psychiatric units, home health/sitters, and families. Thanks for a fantastic video! Peace and Love to you and your family!
Thank you for the beautiful message! It touched my heart and humbled me. I am hoping to do more to advocate about Alzheimer's / dementias, as well as the plight of caregivers, going forward. My father was the kind of person who liked to help others. He would be so proud to know that many have said they have benefited by our videos and story! Thank you. Hugs
The love one has for a parent is so great, I can't put into words. If only it can be spread through out the world, it would be a better place! 🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖
Just ran across your video and wished I had seen it 20 years ago when I was dealing with my father's Alzheimers. You cared for your father with such love and grace.
I too take care of dementia/Alzheimer's clients and this is an excellent idea! You did a wonderful job of taking care of your dad. Not many can that's why I do it and love their childlike mind. Precious!
this is so sweet.. i hope each family will take care of their old folks just like this. when my dad gets old, i will be happy to take care of him til his last. this is inspiring.. thank you for your videos
This is such a sweet love story......what a wonderful lovely daughter Norm has. God bless them both.
This is so sweet. I started watching your videos tonight and many of them have brought tears to my eyes. You did such a great job with your dad.
Very beautiful video that I always come back to watch over and over for years.
You're a good daughter. I know how hard it is to love someone as well as care for them with this condition. My 96 year old mom has lived in our home for 6 years...the last 2 with dementia. It's getting harder with her confusion about how to do things...who people are and all the aches and pains that mess her up daily. I loved to "popping bubbles" and the flower painting. We were doing dishtowel embroidery. We've given away about 250 of them. She can't do it for very long now because her eyes bother her and she forgets how to thread the needle or make a knot. I'm keeping these in a separate bag marked "dementia dish towels". It's hard for me but it's harder for her. She was a very hardworking farm woman. Bless you and may your dad rest in peace. You gave him a good ending💕💕💕💕
This brought tears to my eyes..very bittersweet! Is this the same gentleman that met with an old friend..you set the meeting up and he remembered everything..or something similiar..I remember the gloves. Anyway..how very thoughtful and ingenious you were to think of all the ways to care for your dad! Very inspiring! 💝
How smart you were to come up with this popping job, they are satisfying to pop. What a lucky dad to have you for a daughter.
This is beautiful. You’re love and dedication to your father shine so brightly. Thank you for sharing these videos with us
Complaining about the work conditions got me in stitches. 😂😂😂
What a brilliant idea, a lucky man to have a daughter who thinks out of the box. Very touching video. Tears ....Thank you for sharing !
One of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen of a caregiver and their parent. Beautiful. I just love it so much. Thank you for sharing. Wow. Just wow.
This is a wonderful thing you did with your dad. My dad has Alzheimer's disease as well. It's so hard to watch him declining but so nice to see that there are ways of taking some of the anxiety away. He is not to the point that he needs this, ( he loves doing puzzles) but in the future I would love to use this to keep him occupied. It so wonderful to see how much you loved your father, I'm sure he is smiling down from heaven on you daily. May God bless you
Such an uplifting video. Thanks for sharing it with us. What a wonderful daughter you are.
♥ I cannot love this enough. May he rest in peace and love. ♥
Bless his heart! I just came across your page today and have watched quite a few videos and I can't help but smile and get a huge warming sensation come over my heart.Thank you for being such a wonderful person and taking magnificent care of your father! This is just absolutely beautiful! I wish there were more people like you in this world!
What a wonderful daughter you are!!! May blessings just keep pouring out over you.
Oh, thank you for such a lovely message. Blessings to you as well ♥
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i'm studying to be an occupational therapist, and this really touched my heart. thank you for taking care of your father with such love and respect and i hope that i'll be able to do the same for my patients :)
Thank you for sharing. I came across this at a perfect time. Bless you.
You are such a great person it's incredible! God Bless you!
This is such a beautiful story and thank you for sharing it with all of us. The love and respect shown to your Dad was incredible. I know this journey with him was one of the most difficult you have ever traveled...but your rewards will be heavenly! God bless you..you are a mentor for all of us. HUGS
Aww, thank you for your beautiful message!! The journey my dad and I both had with Alzheimer's was by far one of the hardest journeys I have ever had...however, I would do it all over again as one of the gifts I received from this brutally difficult disease was the most amazing, intimate, magical relationship with my dad! Thank you for the blessing and I'm sending you one as well ♥
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I'm going to try this with my grandma, she has Alzheimer as well maybe doing a bubble popper job could make she happy too! thank you for sharing :) this is priceless.
you are a wonderful daughter. you treat and speak to him so wonderfully.
Just now came across this and what a beautiful relationship you had with your dad. Loved every minute of this video. May he rest in peace and pray you are doing well. you are a wonderful daughter. Any parent would be so blessed to have you care for them.
Awww, Kim here again, from Arkansas. SOO, your dad is so smart, even WITH his diagnosis.....that I find it very hard to believe that he never ASKED WHY they wanted him to pop bubles? AND he didn't say the bubbles were too loud & annoying??? omgosh HOW Did you make it. ..... hearing bubles being popped, every day??? lol. I know, it made you happy!!! much love!
Elaine this is genius! You are so sweet and you obviously care about your dad so much
Well your manners and love towards your father shows that your father had taken good care when you were kid.....very good father ☺
He is a very, very rich man to have such a wonderful daughter. I've watched this three times. I cry harder everytime I watch it. Thank you so much for sharing this.
This makes me happy but sad at the same time!! It makes me sad because of his disease but so happy seeing him happy!! His smile warms my heart!!
Wow. I am in awe of your creativity, commitment, patience and most importantly, you love for your Dad. So much to be learned from your video. Thank you for sharing.
You are truly a blessing! What a great care you are providing for your father. You are not only providing care for his basic needs, you are providing the best care anybody can ask for. God bless you! And I enjoy watching your videos so much. Your ideas are inspiring and Norm is a smart and a funny guy!
You are an angel! Your approach to the care of your Father is so precious. How lucky that you had a great father and that he had a great daughter. I'm all smiles after watching your video.
Brilliant! Your dad was truly blessed to have you as his daughter and caregiver. What a wonderful thing you did for him. My wish is that your message of compassion and the dignity with which you treated your father is heard by all of us. Thank you for touching my soul today... you are a genuine reminder of the goodness and love in the world.
I'm so sorry to hear that Norm had not only broke his pelvis, but had passed not too long ago. I love you and all you did for your dad. ❤❤❤
What a relaxing video. I was riveted. Norm is such a *gentle*man. I haven't been been affected personally by Alzheimer's but this is clearly a great resource for those who are. It's so nice of you to share this. Very clever about the bubble wrap. You're obviously a very kind person.
That was brilliant absolutely brilliant, And your dad what a great guy.
You are doing such a great work of love! Bless you and your father. Greetings from Germany. :)
I watch your videos to get ideas for myself. I am writing all these ideas down for future reference. You are an angel on the ground.
I'm so sorry to hear that Norm had not only broke his pelvis, but had passed not too long ago. I library you and all you did for your dad. ❤❤❤
You are a beautiful daughter. Take care of your dad. Thats great you got him a job and you make a smile on his face. Bless you.
I know I'm late but my grandad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a year ago he has forgotten a few thing. And I just want to say thankyou you made my year seeing your love towards him I wish you the best! ❤️
What an Angel you are who had a beautiful , sweet , kind Father. Thanks for this very informative , touching video ! Sending big hugs and prayers to you ..... Dad's resting in peace in a special place .... ( ;
This is so beautiful, I watch your videos all the time and it reminds me of how much love our parents gave us and how easily they can be taken advantage of as they reach old age. This shows me and so many others the beauty of true love and devotion to the people that made us and raised us. I'm 18 and I really appreciate having seen videos like these at my age, so I can appreciate my parents from now all the way to when I take care of them myself. Thank you :)
This was so moving, you're doing a really good job with your dad ! :)
This series has been so remarkable and uplifting. This man was able to go thru this horrendous disease with dignity because of the love, creativity and perseverance of his incredible daughter. He seemed to retain his warmth and sense of humor throughout. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you for blessing us all with your humanity.
What a sweet thing to do. When you said his name was Norm I almost jumped out of my skin! That's my dad's name, too. For now we're haven't come to this but you've given me an example to go by when necessary. Thank you❤
I don't know how I found your channel but it is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for being so patient and loving and GIVING to Norm, your father. You would hope everyone would be willing to do this for their family but not evenone can handle the pain that comes with or the willingness to give up their life basically to care for someone else.. You are a wonderful daughter! Stay positive!
buahahaxitsxME Thank you for the beautiful message. My dad was always there for me, how could I not be there for him when he needed someone 💜
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Your videos makes me cry...you're truly bless... Many ppl neglect their parents in times of needs.. Our parents are genuine.. We have to cherish them...they brought us up...I truly wish you and your dad all the best..lots of hugs and kisses to you and your dad...don't give up...
I use to have the women that I took care that had Alzheimer's made the pens with flowers on them. It was amazing how she just felt awake and happy. Her attention to detail on just wrapping the floral tape around the pen and flower was amazing .Her husband said I was the only one that ever tried anything like that with her. We must have made 10 a day for a month gave them to all her friends.Try this it is easy for them to do.
Whenever I see videos with your beautiful father, I can only smile.. he is a beautiful person and a beautiful star watching over you❤ I wish I could give him a hug😊! I could live forever with a happy person like him inside the house and never go outside. May he rest in peace❤
1st time seeing this and BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Touched my heart so much! Hugs, thank you for sharing with the world- we all want to feel needed-to have a purpose
I just found you yesterday and I can't believe how much time you take caring for your dad. its absolutely beautiful. thank you.I don't want to sound rude but it said in loving MEMORY...when did he pass away? or was it just because he has memory loss. I love you guys!
Thank you for the lovely message. My dad passed away on February 27th, 2016. I still make and post our videos because so many people have written to me telling me that the videos of our journey dealing with Alzheimer's have helped them and I feel very passionate about the extreme struggles so many are going through while trying to take care of their loved ones with dementias. I have a dedicated facebook page as well that you may want to like; facebook.com/PaintingToRemember/
Thank you again for taking the time to send me a message ♥
Thank you for these beautiful, peaceful and inspiring life's lessons.
I'm an artist, and I had my mom read books and articles to me as I painted. Her dementia progressed, but she was able to still read aloud (sometimes the same page several times, but who cares). She really did help me as I painted. I always painted better with her reading to me, and I told her this many times, especially when she worried that she wasn't useful anymore. She was such a blessing. This video made me cry. God bless you for the wonderful thing you did for your father.
These are the best vidoes ever, thank you so much for sharing these they really get me thru the tough times of what my own mom is going thru and i am going to try the bubble wrap mysef to see if it will help her as well. THANK YOU, BTW your father must have been an amazing man.
May God bless you and your Dad. Very sweet people indeed.
What an amzing, loving caregiver and daughter you are. Norm was and IS blessed to have had such a wonderful person in his life.
P.S. on a side note, good on him for standing up for chinsy pay! ;-) I'm glad he got that raise! 😊 Well deserved!
Absolutely beautiful video - the amount of love between you both had me in tears. Norm was very lucky to have you as his daughter, and I'm sure you feel very lucky to have had him as your dad
Gemma Pitman Thank you for your beautiful comments!! I was truly blessed to have him as my dad 💜
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I am impressed by your patience and creativity. 👏
you continue to bring me to tears.