As we grow older, our bodies change in many ways. Some families face the challenge of Alzheimer’s, a heartbreaking disease that slowly steals memories.
If you have a parent, grandpa, or grandma with Alzheimer’s, you know how complicated life can feel. When you go a long time without visiting, you may even wonder if they will still remember you.
That was the worry for Erin Sousa and her young daughter when they went to see Grandma. She had been non-verbal for quite some time, no longer able to speak because of the disease.
When they arrived, Grandma was resting quietly in her chair. Just as Erin was trying to convince her daughter to wake her, Grandma stirred on her own. She opened her eyes, looked around, and suddenly her face lit up with recognition.
Even after a full year apart, Grandma knew her daughter and granddaughter. Her smile was wide, and her eyes sparkled with joy. The little girl ran straight into her grandma’s arms, and the room filled with love. Grandma couldn’t form words, but her happy sounds and radiant grin said more than enough.
Alzheimer’s is a difficult illness. It causes memory loss, changes in thinking, and sometimes unusual behaviors like restlessness or even seeing things that aren’t there. Families often feel the weight of these challenges.
But moments like this remind us that love still shines through, even in the darkest times. Treasure the smiles, the hugs, and the little sparks of recognition. Those are the gifts that keep us going.
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