Hello everyone,

Here’s a sweet story from down under. This couple has been married for 38 years, and the husband has Alzheimer’s disease. He had forgotten that he was already married to his wife, so he proposed to her again. She lovingly said “yes”, and thought he would let it go. He didn’t—he wanted a wedding, so their friends pitched in to throw them a wedding ceremony! See the heartwarming video here:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2018/01/25/husband-with-alzheimers-forgot-he-was-married-to-his-wife-of-38-years-he-proposed-and-they-married-again/?utm_term=.6d2acbc0a312&wpisrc=nl_optimist&wpmm=1

Sometimes with dementia, the best thing to do is go with the flow and let the patient guide you instead of the other way around. It will give you a window into what they are thinking and feeling, and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Have a great week!