When my grandmother’s dementia progressed to the point that she was practically nonverbal, that’s how she would look at anyone talking to her. When they’d finish talking, she’d do an enthusiastic single nod, and then would slowly fade back into herself. My mom thought that the fact she’d sing along to “Tomorrow” and would get up and dance to specific songs meant that my grandmother was still happy. The doctors all agreed that, while getting her to sing and dance was great for exercise, it didn’t appear to be a legitimate indication of her happiness.
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fartographer@lemmy.world 2 days ago
jballs@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
I had very similar experiences with my grandmother. It hurts to look at pictures of her from that time, because she has a smile on her face but it’s clear she wasn’t “there”.
It’s pretty telling that they’ll prop Mitch up on some pillows and have him loosely hold a newspaper in one hand, but won’t let a reporter anywhere near him.
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 1 day ago
This is the exact same look my Dad would have when he was deep into dementia, and didn’t recognize anyone around him. He would just smile and agree with everything.
WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Nope! Chuck Testa.
dan69@lemmy.world 2 days ago
It just looks like they had him wear multiple shirts through the span of 5 hours to drag out 5ish weeks. I still don’t care as much… just release the Epstein files
rounding_error@lemmy.today 1 day ago
Looks like Mitch is gonna pull through midterms
Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 2 days ago
Glad to see they got most of the drool wiped off his face.
finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I like how he worked hard for The People all his life to be remembered so fondly, and with such great respect, after he passed.
Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 2 days ago
He’s got about a week left to live and prevent a special election until he will have been dead since June.