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Old 01-23-2015, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by slipcovers View Post
My Mom had dementia and some of the things she would say were very funny. Even today we recall and laugh. We are not mocking the disease, just remembering her and knowing she would have a good laugh herself. I was her sole caretaker so I know well the stresses of the disease and enjoyed the humor.
My Mom has had this terrible disease for 9 years. We, including her, are always making jokes about her disease with Mom. Laughter is good. It is the other times that are soooo sad.