Phone Calls from Caroline
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "Who's My Mama?"A cousin calls her younger cousin to rant.
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Comment from Jasmine Girl
How old is Caroline if her daughter is 72. I guess Christine could be a mother or a grandmother at that age. That's why Caroline is confused. She still lives in the past. She remembers you, though.
Well done.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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How old is Caroline if her daughter is 72. I guess Christine could be a mother or a grandmother at that age. That's why Caroline is confused. She still lives in the past. She remembers you, though.
Well done.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thankyou for the review. Caroline in 94 and her dementia seems worse some days than others. If she is talking about the past when she was growing up, she remembers everything.
Comment from w.j.debi
It is good that she remembers who you are and feels she can call you when she needs to. Yes, it can be quite comical at times. I know my father called his sister with dementia once to wish her a happy birthday. She answered, "hello," then must have set the phone down and walked away. Someone else picked up the receiver a few minutes later and said my aunt was nowhere in sight.
Thanks for sharing and making is a joy to read.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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It is good that she remembers who you are and feels she can call you when she needs to. Yes, it can be quite comical at times. I know my father called his sister with dementia once to wish her a happy birthday. She answered, "hello," then must have set the phone down and walked away. Someone else picked up the receiver a few minutes later and said my aunt was nowhere in sight.
Thanks for sharing and making is a joy to read.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thank you Debi. She is having bad time right because she is depressed and crying a lot. I am ususally able to get her in a better mood. She is physically in good shape but now she is feeling sorry for herself.
Comment from lyenochka
I totally agree! It's better to laugh than to cry. It is sad that her memory is going but I'm glad she remembers you and that you still play an important part in her life.
My cousin has been dianosed with some dementia. (diagnosed)
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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I totally agree! It's better to laugh than to cry. It is sad that her memory is going but I'm glad she remembers you and that you still play an important part in her life.
My cousin has been dianosed with some dementia. (diagnosed)
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Helen. I really care about her but she does say some things that make me laugh.
Beth
Comment from jessizero
This was both amusing and heartbreaking at the same time. I am glad my close family members haven't gone through this. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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This was both amusing and heartbreaking at the same time. I am glad my close family members haven't gone through this. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you Jess. You ar right. It is sad but sometimes I rather laugh than cry. Thanks for the review.
Beth
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Dementia and Alzheimer - one and the same?
My mother-in-law had it for years before passing. What a horrible plight for the once cogent being. That would be my greatest fear ... unless someone pushed me from a great height or being eaten by a shark.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Dementia and Alzheimer - one and the same?
My mother-in-law had it for years before passing. What a horrible plight for the once cogent being. That would be my greatest fear ... unless someone pushed me from a great height or being eaten by a shark.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Thanks Tom. I don't think they are exactly the same. Alzheimers seems more severe. I pray I don't get either; It scares me when I can't remember a name I should know.
Comment from Julie Helms
So this hits home. I am dealing with my mother who has Alzheimer's. One difference I noticed though is there is no way my mother can communicate as much is you showed here. My mother also has aphasia, so gets frustrated that she can't say what she's thinking. You did a really good job duplicating a typical conversation.
"Of course, I know you are. You're my first cousin"
(I know [who] you are)?
Thanks for sharing! Julie
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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So this hits home. I am dealing with my mother who has Alzheimer's. One difference I noticed though is there is no way my mother can communicate as much is you showed here. My mother also has aphasia, so gets frustrated that she can't say what she's thinking. You did a really good job duplicating a typical conversation.
"Of course, I know you are. You're my first cousin"
(I know [who] you are)?
Thanks for sharing! Julie
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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I am so sorry that you are caring for some with Alzheimer. That is one of the hardest things for both the patient and caregiver. I my cousin's dementia is much worse some days than others, and she
seems most confused about her immediate family.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very well done.
Dementia is tough. I would, as would probably everyone, rather body parts quit entirely than my mind. I might decide differently were that the actual case, but I don't think so.
Best wishes.
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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Very well done.
Dementia is tough. I would, as would probably everyone, rather body parts quit entirely than my mind. I might decide differently were that the actual case, but I don't think so.
Best wishes.
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Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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I agree. That is the last thing I would want to lose. We never know what lies ahead. I hope there will be some cures for diseases like that. Thanks for the review.
Comment from Begin Again
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I can understand how difficult is at times to keep things straight, especially, like you said, on bad days. You do a wonderful job keeping your patience and talking to her. I love the stories.
Smiles, Carol
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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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are rlated to you (related)
I can understand how difficult is at times to keep things straight, especially, like you said, on bad days. You do a wonderful job keeping your patience and talking to her. I love the stories.
Smiles, Carol
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Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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I just got through taking to her for a half hour. She seems to feel better after we talk. Her daughter is good to her and I know it hurts that she acts as though she isn't sure who she is. She told me again just now that there were Christines who lived in the same house but the one who was her daughter had died. After we talk, she has me
confused. It is sort of like that thing abour "Who is on First"
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I can't even imagine where or how one would begin to make sense of it, since she can't fully comprehend it herself. What a cruel world we live in when we get old....You're a saint making her days happy.