The funny side of dementia

jeany123

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I put Allen's clothes out ready to get him dressed and he said where's my pants? I got them and said they were on the bottom of the pile sorry I should have put them on the top,

He said "you should be organised like me you do things too haberdashery"

I think he meant haphazardly, maybes not though :D
 
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2jays

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I put Allen's clothes out ready to get him dressed and he said where's my pants? I got them and said they were on the bottom of the pile sorry I should have put them on the top,

He said "you should be organised like me you do things too haberdashery"

I think he meant haphazardly, maybes not though :D

That gave me loud chuckle :D


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jeany123

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When my husband was waiting for a triple heart bypass in hospital the specialist came and explained what was going to happen and he said have you any questions,

Allen said yes why do we have carrots with every meal i don't like carrots, The specialist and his entourage of students laughed, I bet he wasn't expecting to be asked that ,
 

Carrie Anne

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Phone call from Mum:
Mum. I can't find the tea bags to make Colin(gardener) a cup of tea

Me. No it's strange your big box of tea bags went missing on Sunday, but I put some from our house in a glass by the kettle. Go and have a look

Mum. (After a long silent wait) No there's nothing there except some papery bits with a little bit of tea inside.

Me. (Chuckling) Yes that sounds like a tea bag to me.

Mum. Well don't laugh I've never used a tea bag in me life.
 

LolaJane

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My brother and I sold my mother's vehicle as license plates, insurance and her dr lic was all due and she hasn't driven in over 2 years and it was in need of serious repairs. We knew she wouldn't like it so we just didn't mention it to her. She asked each of separately where was her car. We both her that it had blown up and was not fixable. Then one morning we saw her post-it note reminder-- 3 simple little words--- FIND MY CAR.
 

kyep

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thank you

We care for my mom with a dual diagnosis, are self employed, have two toddlers: it is difficult there are days when it gets so hard, we sign in here (have not yet posted) and just read the laughter heals so thank you all for sharing
 

jeany123

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Hello kyep and welcome to Talking Point I am pleased you enjoy the humour:)

You sound as though you have your hands full, This is a great forum and I am sure you will get lots of advice and help here,

Best Wishes Jeany x
 

Ann Mac

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Every so often, we discover that Mil has 'lost' lots of pairs of knickers - Occasionally, its just that she has decided to 'put them away' in a not so obvious location (carrier bag, under the mattress for one) but sometimes, I search high and low and it seems dozens have vanished. I think she is putting them in the bathroom bin - but of course, she denies this.

This morning, it was yet another saga of 'missing knickers', despite me having handed her a dozen clean pairs to put away just two days ago. Up the stairs I trot, Mil behind me, and check the room - instead of the usual 30 plus pairs in the drawers, I find just 10 pairs, scattered in various locations. I asked her could she have 'thrown them away accidentally' - Indeed not, she assures me - someone must have taken them. She went through the potential culprits - not me, because they wouldn't fit. Not eldest daughter - she wears only 'flimsy' ones, apparently :eek: . Not youngest - she wears 'school ones' :confused: Husband wasn't mentioned, but Mil then announced that it 'must be B . . . ' (My 18 year old son!).

I tried logic - 'Honestly Mil, think about it - why would he take them, and what on earth would he do with them?'

She thought for moment - "Well, I don't know WHY" she replied "But I did notice he was walking funny this morning"

Can't wait to hear son's take on this when he gets back later today :D
 

Sue J

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She thought for moment - "Well, I don't know WHY" she replied "But I did notice he was walking funny this morning"

That has brought tears to my eyes laughing:D
 

Grace L

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MiL, early stages (possibly later stages) of Alz...

Place goes quiet , too quiet.....
I find MiL in my bedroom going through my knicker draw, pulling everything out of my underwear draw.... bras, knicks +++

I come into the room, and she 'snootily' holds a pair of knickers up and says...
"Are these yours?" (there's only me that lives here !!) ... I say, "Yes, they are mine"...
MiL says.... "And they fit?"

I wouldn't mind, but I'm only a size 8 !!
 

MrsTerryN

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Grace I had the other way. My mother was given a very small pair of track pants at her nursing home. They were a bit small for her so she offered them to me. Mmm to put this delicately, I am substantial larger than her. I thanked her and declined and suggested we return them to the laundry staff . She actually got quite huffy about that suggestion
 

Tray

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After a hard day all your posts have made me laugh. My mum is in middle stage dementia now&makes me laugh nearly every day.
Her recent stories include the solicitor(Vicky) (she had to sign documents) was called
Victoria Jam Sponge, thank god she never called her this, also the estate agent (Levi) was called levi jeans. She also added "fancy the mums calling them that".
She also takes lines from films&says to my dad"I'm your God damn wife".Its good to laugh to get through the tough days.
 

Grace L

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MiL has episodes (unpredictable) where she has said something like...

"I SAY, you there, (pointy finger) you .... you... Are you going to help me get changed for dinner or what?"

also....
"You knew I was coming, and yet you chose to wear 'that' (looks at me with utter disgust).

"Oh no.... What were you thinking... Look at you... go and get changed immediately"....

I've got lots more comments like this.
She seems to think she is (but never has been) she is 'some kind of titled Lady',
and that I work for her :eek:

This has only happened in my home when she is visiting, not when I visit her.
Has anyone had this happen to them?
 

Rageddy Anne

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Sense of humour...

The one thing that seems to have survived through my husband's battle with his Alzheimer's is his wicked sense of humour! This morning he took his first Memantine tablet, and later on he asked what I was doing on the computer. I said I was looking up Memantine to see what, if any, side effects to be aware of. He sat quietly for a moment, and then mimed a dreadful but funny tic. I told him to stop it at once, it wasn't funny, and a few moments later he put on a Benny Hill face and pretended to lift my skirt for a peep. I told him "Stop doing that!", but he's done it a few times since, always with a wicked grin. I know perfectly well it is NOT a side effect, and really not a joking matter, but........:D:D
 

Sue J

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The one thing that seems to have survived through my husband's battle with his Alzheimer's is his wicked sense of humour! This morning he took his first Memantine tablet, and later on he asked what I was doing on the computer. I said I was looking up Memantine to see what, if any, side effects to be aware of. He sat quietly for a moment, and then mimed a dreadful but funny tic. I told him to stop it at once, it wasn't funny, and a few moments later he put on a Benny Hill face and pretended to lift my skirt for a peep. I told him "Stop doing that!", but he's done it a few times since, always with a wicked grin. I know perfectly well it is NOT a side effect, and really not a joking matter, but........:D:D

How lovely, made me LOL, and who says the person's not there;):D
 

lizzybean

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Took MIL to course at Alz Soc yesterday & when she went off with the others to do activities she was worried about leaving her jacket behind, I said don't worry I'll look after it & quick as a flash she said, well make sure you do, it's my only one. She is the Imelda Markov of jackets/coats/anoracks!
 

Grace L

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Not about MiL this time, but my late husband (VaD)....

He'd gone to the loo, then I heard him fussing about and start to shave with electric razor.
(I was outside in the hall, listening out 'like you do' as a carer...:) but let him get on with it.)

You know how you get used to certain sounds?
Well, everything seemed OK for a while, but then I got a feeling that something wasn't right,
so I let myself into the bathroom to find him shaving his thighs using the electric razor with the trimming attachment !!

(intake of breath) hhhhuhh, "What are you doing ? "
He just had the happiest grin on his face, and said to me "I've missed a bit".....:D

I'd hidden the clips in the cupboard, and I had no idea he knew they were there, or how to attach them !!
 

Illy

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Hubby heard some discussion on TV the other night about "5 a day" and he asked me what were they on about? I said "fruit and veg". He just said oh and carried on watching it. After a few more minutes he looked at me and said "But that's only two!"
I couldn't answer for laughing. :D
 

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