[va-richmond-general] Re: Fw: Binoculars

When you buy the binoculars, you might also want to write on them the owner's 
name in large letters with a marker.  Recollection of recent events (such as 
the gift of a pair of binoculars) will not stay in the person's mind as the 
disease progresses.  It won't matter how many times you tell someone the 
binoculars are theirs.  You may find that you are constantly bestowing the same 
gift on the person.  Don't be frustrated.  What's heart-breaking is when they 
no longer remember who you are and may regard you or your motivations with 
suspicion.  This is something which may happen in a progressive order: 
grandkids, then kids, etc.

Recollection of past events are as clear as yesterday though.  The farther 
back, the clearer apparently.  So, it's a great time to talk to your Grand Dad 
about the past even if it gets to the point when he doesn't know who you are.  
Pick one of his favorite events.

Sorry, I know this is supposed to be about birding.  My heart goes out to you.

Katie 

 
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