Coping with dementia - The challenges families face | DW Documentary

[@michaelleary9233]

My mom's family had many members with dementia, but thankfully she had the pleasant kind. She recognized our faces and smiled til the day she passed.

[@abduljabbar7777]

Rest in peace

[@huntakilla1234]

I had the displeasure of seeing both my grandparents lose themselves to dementia. I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. To witness your loved ones become but a shadow of their former selves. The house still stands, but there's no one home anymore. Just a sack of meat and bones without substance. Just horrendous.

[@JaneDoe-ve5lr]

I remember the first day my mom forgot me. She looked at me, "You sure and pretty but who are you?" I ran out of the room crying. Luckily my mom never turned as bad as these patients. She actually has water on the brain from a fall and surgery couldn't be conducted. My family kept Mom at home with visiting of her four daughters caring for her in our homes in rotation. Mom . Never recognized me again but was happy, lively, grateful and never violent until her death. She maintained long term memory with happy thoughts. She passed at 92 after a fall broke her back and was kept comfortable until the end. Mom smiled her way to heaven and her faith remained until her journey to heaven.

[@nilsanarvaez7947]

The best channel out there! DW! I love the translation. The translators speak with the same emotions of the patients. ❤

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[@somerandomfella]

Music therapy is great for those with dementia. Playing music they grew up with seems to just switch on a part of their brain and they start remembering.

[@Vetteman372]

I took care of my 88-year-old dad for 2 years. There were many times I had to show him My driver's license to prove I was his son. Plus, he kept looking for my mother, who died. 10 years before him. It is one rough deal taking care of somebody like this. I never had panic attacks. until I started taking care of my father where I had to go to the hospital because I couldn't breathe and said I was having a panic attack from stress.

[@krissykriss328]

Going through the exact same thing with my mom 😢

[@lanabyk8012]

Yes, the stress at times is extreme...but, one can find the strength to overcome it. As long as you are alive, no need to give up.

[@AlexanderBushati]

My father passed away 5 years ago. He had Alzheimer's disease. Such a terrible disease not only for the person but also for the family members

[@Kim-dk9nk]

What a wonderful video

[@Root__314]

I cried all the way through this. I miss you mum

[@TomNook.]

Comments are criticising the children for "leaving" their parents, but if the alternative is to be a full time carer, what is the point? I had this discussion with my parents - they would not want me to waste my life, not have a family etc. just to look after them when older. Of course I will do what I can, but the purpose of having children is so they can go out and prosper and have kids themselves. Not for the family line to die out.

[@MuhammaddiyorPolvonov]

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[@cprguardian]

This documentary is a powerful reminder that dementia affects not just memory, but entire families. We must advocate for compassionate care that preserves dignity and humanity for those living with this disease.

[@aikidomatrix1]

touching and very personal, intimate. Thank you DW, disable people and their families for sharing their struggle and joy at care facility that should be replicated around the world (I bet it is an exception to the rule). IF I get dementia I definitely wish to be respected in the way that this doc shows. Thank you again

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[@gordonmackie4519]

Life is quality not longevity. If someone is most unfortunate to fall apart at the literal seams then "the right thing" should be actively considered. Rocking the boat perhaps but hey....

[@vinaykumar-ld3yi]

One of the most devastating diseases. We have to find a way to prevent it .

[@MWEric]

We went through it with our mom but were lucky it was only for two months stage 4 Dementia was throughly convinced couldn't walk would not eat had caregivers coming in three times a day seven days a week it was pure Hell .

[@SarahBrownell]

Wow. What a moving film! I wonder what it costs in Europe per patient. In the USA we have "assisted living" facilities and it is costing close to $6K USD per month and I am in a constant worry. God bless this young 25 yr old man and all the workers.

[@traveltectours6561]

As an Asian Sri Lankan, i can't even imagine how to live without parents and let the parents at elders homes to live. We have a strong relationship between children and parents even though our culture is economically bit poor but, ritually, ethically, morally and culturally we are so strong and on top notch in hospitality like no other. Even though in what kind of a situation parents are, Sri Lankan people try their best to keep their parents with them and treat, take care of them as much as they can. Majorly that's the practice we obtain from supreme philosophy " Buddhism ☸️ " 🇱🇰❤️🙏

Yes...I looked after my Mother with dementia until the end. While I had Home care supports, I was the Primary caregiver.

[@jmlin501]

Bless you.

[@poll2dock]

I can tell you it’s the same in US. Here families must pay 6-8 thousand dollars a month to house a dementia relative in a decent facility. The care is not great. Caregiver turn over is a problem and people that are hired are poorly trained. Very devastating situation

[@LaoNiu-yj6nw]

How many people can afford the 'Dementia Homes'?

[@ProvocateuAstrology2]

Premier nursing home in Nashua, New Hampshire needs to hear from not to mention.Patients are best as part of a community and not drugged up

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

How can we prevent it?😢

[@tf-w6b]

There are several types of Dementia and the most common of which is Alzheimer's Disease. I've worked to a lot of private nursing homes in the UK as a registered nurse ( around 20 private nursing homes ). For nearly 20 years of nursing experience, the one thing that caught my attention as one of the leading causes of Dementia is HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. I always looked at their medical condition other than giving utmost care that they deserved. I would suggest for people aged 60 and above, do your regular BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK. I hope this information is helpful to those people out there showing signs of Dementia.

[@DocumentaryGO]

I feel sorry for people who can't fully enjoy the rest of their lives. 😕

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

The condition that turns living people into the living dead. My father had it and I have something similar. Hopefully I die before I get to the point of needing a home.

[@kforest2745]

I have to laugh at the title as my parents never even knew who I was so forgetting me is no big whoopte lol

[@ProvocateuAstrology2]

Red light therapy is also being used on dimension patients

[@ProvocateuAstrology2]

I like the building they're in.There's a lot of a light dementia patients need sun

[@Recklooseranch]

When paitients forget? They become paitients because initially they forget their family and friends. Then they seek out help after long terms of odd behaviour normal people have no clue how to accomodate. The doctors dont even know how to do it as facilities render worsened symptoms in institutions. Thry lack a better option. So this shows how we are going to do it. These places hire 16 years like i once was and we all wing it...with complete compassion. These place are owned by people who want to make a profit. So its a constant struggle to better the experience of all residents. Dementia care is a cery hard area of human reality. Just like brain surgery.❤

[@JohnDubai-y3j]

Das ist gute zu helfen Menschen

[@Parakeet-pk6dl]

Sofia is very well looking 🙂

[@christophejergales7852]

Quit my job a year ago to take care of my father. He still is present, but cant remember anything new. It's really frustrating to have a man that still can finction and accomplish basic things, but absolutely doesn't know what day it is. Doesn't know who the president is. It stinks because he thinks he's still has it together. He will pick up the phone anytime it rings, and scammers will have a field day. Will fall for any scam on the internet. Blah blah blah People tell me to not let him near a computer anymore, but it's kind of hard when he can still have an opinion and still want and need things. I just stay within earshot of him, and intervene when necessary. But this is the most important part that everyone needs to understand. If your parent has any type of pysical/financial asssets, and warning signs start to show, hire a lawyer. I set up a living trust for his estate and now at least all I have to worry about is him and his health, not the financial situation of our family. So, even if someone tries to get to him in any way, they must get through me first.

[@warrentrout]

Why no computer? No online banking or purchases make sense but all the rest?

[@geoms6263]

when adults suffer from dementia....and forget their parents

[@olivesagun2611]

She born on 1930 means she's in her Teens when the WW2 happened 😢

[@LaoNiu-yj6nw]

What do you want to say?

[@shirleygriffin7672]

Wow

[@hourbee5535]

This is why Germany is in desperate need of immigrants to keep the country afloat.

Yes, to do the Care giving work they are often Unwilling to do themselves. As primary caregiver for several years to my now deceased Mother, I know what's involved ! cheers

[@jmlin501]

Do you think the immigrants from Islamic country can understand those elderly and communicate with them?

[@ProvocateuAstrology2]

My friend has dementia. She is in a nursing home in Joanne. New Hampshire all they do is drug. Their patients, it's so horrible. She's young. She got dementia around the age of 660.

[@streetsarecold]

get your omega3

[@AugustusCaligula]

Biden soon 😂

[@krissykriss328]

😂

[@longfellow5276]

Trumpy now😂😂😂

[@krissykriss328]

@@longfellow5276 Not even close dude but nice try