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Alzheimer's Care, Alzheimer's Humor, Behavioral Problems in Alzheimer's, Behavioral Problems in Dementia, Dementia Care, Elderly Care
1. On seeing a framed oil on canvas painting of me examining an 80 year old candle vendor, weather-beaten creased face, wrinkles and all
Patient: What a beautiful, beautiful lady.
Me: Well, thank you Sir.
Patient: I mean the old lady, not you. (LOL)
(Photo Credit: ‘PAG-AARUGA’ oil on canvas, from this blogger’s collection, Rolly Yakit, artist)
2. On asking the patient how she was.
I am fine. It’s you. Wow, you put on so much weight!
(And she said this after I already lost about 30 pounds from my all time heaviest at 154 pounds)
(Photo Credit: bigstockphoto.com)
3. On asking a patient to draw a clock (as a screening test for dementia)
What for? I have a Rolex
(And right she was. She had an authentic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust)
(Photo Credit:coolspotters.com)
4. On telling a patient she has diabetes based on her HbA1c result
I don’t think so. I think I’m still two tablespoons of sugar away from diabetes.
(Photo Credit organicsoul.com)
5. On introducing myself to the patient as Dr. Angel
The patient called on his caregiver and asked ‘Am I in heaven? Why is there an angel?’
(Photo Credit:angelmovies.org)
My father, to my mother, who was trying to help him into his pajamas: “Separate clothes to sleep in? I never heard of such nonsense!”
That was hilarious. As we all do, laugh with them but not at them.
Cheers,
Eva
I applaud your care and service to society. btw, this collection of humor was a true LOL. thx!
Oh these all happened to me, they’re all true. Thank you!
Best,
Eva
Haha, nice post!