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Maryville, TN

Anyone have someone telling vivid stories that are not real?

March 7, 2016
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Members shared experiences with loved ones who have Alzheimer's or dementia telling vivid but untrue stories, often mixing up real events,... Read more

Members shared experiences with loved ones who have Alzheimer's or dementia telling vivid but untrue stories, often mixing up real events, people, or timelines in ways that feel completely real to the person experiencing them. Several members described gentle strategies for responding, including listening without correction, going along with the story to avoid causing distress, using distraction when needed, and remembering positive stories to retell later when communication becomes more difficult. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of witnessing these changes while practicing compassion and humor, with many members reminding each other to forgive their loved ones for what they cannot control and to find moments of joy even within the heartbreak of the disease.

A myALZteam Member

All the time! Talks about murders outside his bedroom window and the men who come into his room and steal his things

April 13, 2016
A myALZteam Member

All the time :) When my mom does this I usually listen and go along with her till I can find a way to distract her away from her story - especially if it is upsetting her. It is more upsetting for her if I try to tell her that didn't happen. She's telling me about it because she's trusting that I will listen to her. She really believes it's happened. It's all part of this horrible disease :(

March 9, 2016
A myALZteam Member

Forgive Her for she KNOWS not what she is doing I fortunately have not reached that stage and hope I never will but hey it is not Her it is Mr Alzheimer. Keep Walking Jeanine REMEBER when You were a BABY your Mom had to PUT UP with Your IDIOSYNCRASIES. I am approximately 5 YEARS down the LINE but I am TRYING DESPERATELY to keep my MIND and BODY as ACTIVE as POSSIBLE to Prevent Mr ALZHEIMER FROM TAKING ME DOWN.

June 22, 2016
A myALZteam Member

My mom is great at taking numerous stories and facts and combining them into one story that she thinks is true.

June 10, 2016
A myALZteam Member

we are a product of their generation and was taught not to interrupt someone who is talking. Leaves us between a rock and a hard place lol

May 2, 2016

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