That was the most touching video, I sat here weeping with gratitude. My Mom died of Alzheimer's and we sang together right up to the end. We communicated in a different way but touched each other deeply. I massaged her arms, legs and feet several times a week as did my siblings. She was one of the fortunate ones who was never left alone even though she was in a nursing home at the end. We took turns.
You are wonderful friends to your pal. You truly show your humanity and that's the best you can do. As she changes, so will you and in a better way. God bless all of you.

Thank you, yayagal. You are right; your mother was lucky to have you and your siblings to tend to her heart.

One of the role play caregivers spoke of and demonstrated how she would calm her mother by stroking her cheek, singing "You Are My Sunshine" to her. That was at the beginning of the day and I thought I was going to sob out loud when she sang. Understandably, there was crying throughout the audience at the end.

I know 3 ladies who are all going through this with their husbands. Two are in nursing homes now and the third is still able to be at home. All 3 seem to have a rapid rate of deterioration. Very sad to hear their stories.

Thank you for this video...I'll share it with a bud who is dealing with AD and his mother.

My Grandma loved singing in the end too. I always felt like I was breaking through when I sang to her. Thanks for the video very validating in my approach to her.