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“The daily routines of most people are, if closely considered, completely bizarre…With Alzheimer’s, people lose the ability to hide how weird they really are. ” [VOX – Alzheimer’s]
Precisely!! I have always thought that but have not had enough experience to confirm it. The few experiences I have had visiting various institutions whether a rehab or long term care facility it seemed the folks getting cared for were inappropriately labeled – they weren’t crazy this that and the other, rather they had lost the ability to, as you put it later, to mask themselves.
What a wonderful article, I especially loved how you shared from your heart, it made me feel as if I was right there with you, experiencing it along side you. I am left encouraged with that spark to continue to think outside the box of a systematic approach and get back to the core of what love really is.
Looking forward to reading more of your writings!