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watched it last night, it was brilliant acting by the wonderful Glenda. I didn't recognise her though and wouldn't have realised it was her had I not known.
It did make me cry as it reminded me of when I was carer for a lady with dementia who lived in her own home. The similarities were remarkable.
Christine has sadly died now but I was a privileged woman to have the pleasure of caring for such a remarkable, funny, beautiful woman.
We had such fun together and we'd sing our heads off. It was never like going to work, it was like going to visit a dear friend. We grew to love each other and became great friends.
There were some very sad days when she didn't recognise her surroundings but I was always able to reassure her then she would forget she had been upset.
Dementia is a very cruel disease.
Rest in Peace my beautiful friend Christine.
Awwwwww god love her.
That's a beautiful post LQ. Really moving. Thanks for sharing x
I watched it yesterday but l was bit confused with the flashbacks as to what it was all about?
Glenda Jackson was superb and depicted a type of elderly person very well with some of her facial expressions and the way she walked.
Whether or not she was acting or it was a bit of herself.. l don’t know?
I hope, l worded it all ok as l don’t want to offend anyone as not all elderly people are the same.
Art I too felt it was a bit disjointed because of the flashbacks. It took me a while to work out what was going on. I think they were trying to reflect the chaos of her mind.