My mother-in-law is 90 years old and has Alzheimer's. She is a happy person but when things are different she gets nervous and reacts poorly. But gets over it quickly and is accepting of her "forgetfulness".
My wife has dealt with it well but is starting to slip. Recently she went to see her mother. She told me that she sat out in front of the full-care facility for a while wondering if her mother would recognize her when she went in. It was worrisome to think her mother may not remember her.
The challenge for us is to accept the loss of memory and not get upset about it. Mom accepts it, why shouldn't we?
Just accept. That's what some religions teach. That's what some gurus teach. That's what tends to get me into trouble.
Such a challenge...
