The MRI scan has confirmed the prognosis.
Mum has both dementia and Alzheimers.
It's interesting that of late, there has been many news articles on the state on Singaporeans' mental health. At least 1 in 10 will suffer from a mental degradation...from the simples blues to depression, from plain forgetfulness to those who totally lose their identities. There is a stronger call for the early screening to be made mandatory, so that those, especially in their golden years, would not be a time when they are struck down by this disability.
While I celebrate Zarifah small victories climbing out of the abyss in which depression had sucked her into two years ago, I am now facing this new challenge. Even with medication, Mum's condition, 'may be slowed'....technically, within 6 years, we may...face the prospect of her...
But Alhamdulillah, mum is taking things within her stride...at least, I think she is more upbeat than I am...or is it because, her short-term memory has already been short-circuited. It's becoming quite obvious that she sometimes cannot even remember topics of conversation that took place ten minutes earlier.
Her faith is keeping her strong. Surprisingly, she retains the ability to memorise Quranic verses...much better than anyone of us in the family. That gives her the focus she needs...the antidote to soothe her nerves when she gets frustrated at not being able to remember simple things like taking her medication, or even having her lunch.
Dear God,
Your humble servant, ...pasrah.
It's Your Will...and I pray, that you give me the strength...
In You, I place my trust...
Look after mum...
and let her keep...the most precious of her memories...
That is - to serve you.
Ameen
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