Alzherimer’s affects over 5 million people of the American population. It’s main effects are “[diruptions of] memory, language, thinking and reasoning,” according to alz.org.
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The loss of memory is especially difficult for family – watching as their loved ones cease to hold onto the most important of [memories].
But sometimes you catch a glimpse of lucidity, a moment when flashbacks are possible and they can clearly see things from the past – the important things.
Waiting for these moments is not easy whatsoever. But having an unconditional love for someone is stronger than impatience. It means “…affection without any limitations, it can also be love without conditions,” says Wikipedia. And that’s exactly what Margaret has for Daniel. They’ve been through thick and thin since they were kids and are still supporting each other through the hardest of times.
Watch this heart-wrenching yet uplifting video below to see what it means to have that sort of love for someone with Alzheimer’s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95hi0wvMyEc
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