The long goodbye

Anonymous - 07/08/2023 16:00 - Australia - Taren Point

Today, I went to visit my grandmother for what will most likely be the final time. It has been 6 days since she has been allowed to eat or drink, and the doctors are sedating her. I walked in and gave her a hug. Her response? "I don't know who you are." Thank you late stage dementia for that final memory. FML
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Anderling 32

Was your grandmother normally a hugging person with strangers back when she was well? If she hugged you back she might have at least recognized you as someone she could trust, even if she couldn’t remember who exactly you were. I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. My grandmother had dementia as well, and the years she was deteriorating were the worst in my life. Hopefully you can find some closure when she passes.

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rudico67 8

I'm so sorry for this memory. I hope you can somehow block it out of your mind and remember better times with your gran when she was still herself. Hugs to you

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Anderling 32

Was your grandmother normally a hugging person with strangers back when she was well? If she hugged you back she might have at least recognized you as someone she could trust, even if she couldn’t remember who exactly you were. I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. My grandmother had dementia as well, and the years she was deteriorating were the worst in my life. Hopefully you can find some closure when she passes.

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rudico67 8

I'm so sorry for this memory. I hope you can somehow block it out of your mind and remember better times with your gran when she was still herself. Hugs to you

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