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Posted On: November 1st 2026, 07:20 pm

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To everyone caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s, this post is for you. A few days ago, my beautiful mother-in-law Margaret, aged 87, lost her husband of over 65 years. She was just 21 when they married. Now she’s facing life without the man she has spent almost her entire adult life with. And she is living with Alzheimer’s. Spending time with her has been incredibly precious. She may not remember what we did yesterday, but the Margaret I know and love is still there. The cheeky, funny, kind, caring woman who has been such an incredible mother-in-law to me. With patience, reassurance, affection and making her feel safe and loved, I still see her beautiful personality shine through. Those moments mean everything. Margaret has never been one for girly pampering, but recently she’s started letting me give her facials, massage oils into her skin and simply look after her. And she absolutely loves it. Seeing her relax, smile and enjoy that attention brings me so much happiness. It’s taught me something important. Just because someone living with Alzheimer’s struggles to care for themselves doesn’t mean they’ve stopped wanting to feel beautiful, comforted, confident and cared for. Dignity doesn’t disappear with memory loss. Neither does the need for tenderness, affection or human connection. Margaret has given me so much love and kindness over the years. Now it’s my turn to step up and be there for her. But I won’t glamourise caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. It’s hard. Relentless. Frustrating. Emotionally and physically exhausting. There are moments when your patience is tested and you feel completely overwhelmed. Being of service to someone you love isn’t always easy. But it can be deeply rewarding. I’m learning that love isn’t always about grand gestures. Sometimes it’s simply showing up, again and again, even on the difficult days. There are so many of us navigating this journey, with its heartbreaks, challenges and precious little moments of joy. Even when someone may not remember what you did for them , the comfort, dignity and love they felt in that moment matters. Memories may fade, but our responsi
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A classy return from Frenkie de Jong. 👌 Frenkie ha tornat. I de quina manera! 👏
For me, living without my mother is like living without any limbs. It just doesn’t make sense and feels so impossible. My mom leaves us with only good memories and artefacts of a life so richly lived. Ceramics and pottery she made with her hands because she loved art. A home she so thoughtfully decorated with pieces collected over years. Hundreds of books she had read and loved. Beautiful clothes she had bought and made - many unworn - because she loved nothing better than a great outfit. She was excited about everything. From a new show she had watched to a meal she ate or a person she met. I always used to say it was me, Divya and my mom because it really was like we were three sisters. All we did together was laugh and fight like siblings while always teasing her the most. She was always happy for those around her and though she didn’t always have it easy, you would never have guessed with the way she laughed and smiled. She was always having the most fun and didn’t care what others thought. Who will remind me to call my grandmothers every week? Who will ask me to wish every person she knows on their birthday? Who will shout at me when I fall sick and tell me I have the immunity of a newborn? Who will always think of me when she’s shopping online and send me 20 links to choose from? Who will I call when I’m driving to work everyday? Who will Rohit call pretending to be me on the phone with? The only thing I can take away from this incredibly difficult year, is to live in her memory. To make the effort to be in touch with my family and friends. To be open hearted and in love with life, and to (try to) always look my best. After a struggle no human should have to endure, all she wanted was to live. She still had adventures to go on, things to experience, places to see and so much time she wanted to spend with the people she loved. Love you and miss you always mom ❤️❤️❤️
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