Touching Photo of Loving Husband Taking Care of Wife with Dementia Earns Praise

Date:

Dementia is a serious condition that leads to memory loss and serious mental decline. The condition does not just stop with the patient becoming forgetful but could also lead senility wherein he/she might regress and become like an adult-sized version of a toddler.

Sadly, people with dementia lose their memories and their grasp in life as an adult; that could lead to broken relationships with their spouses or partners.

Not everyone wants to stay and care for someone with dementia, even though they might have promised to love their spouse until ‘death do us part’!

So, when Kelli Taylor posted a sweet photo of her parents cuddling on an armchair, revealing that her mom has dementia and her dad did not just stick around but also became her full-time caregiver, a lot of people praised him.

Photo credit: @keenertaylor / Twitter

According to Kelli, her parents, Stan and Phyllis, had been married for 34 years. Sadly, her mother was diagnosed with young onset dementia about 5 years ago; at the time, her mother was still 53 years old.

Instead of turning his back on his wife and finding another woman, Stan did everything as he promised Phyllis from day one: he was with her through sickness and health.

And he declared that whether Phyllis will be here for 2 years or 20 years, he will care for her the best he could.

Since caring for his wife required every ounce of energy he has and every single penny he could ever earn, Stan has asked help from netizens through a GoFundMe account.

Photo credit: Stan Feener / GoFundMe

So far, the campaign has surpassed its initial goal of $13,000, receiving at least $19,250 after Kelli posted that sweet photo of his mom and dad, cuddling on that cozy chair in their living room.

My parents have been married for 34 years. My mom is in the final stages of young onset dementia (diagnosed 5 years ago at 53). My dad cares for her full-time. She doesn’t always remember his name but she knows she is safe with him. If that’s not true love, I don’t know what is,” Kelli wrote.

Many netizens also shared their own stories of love and devotion, commenting that they were truly touched by this beautiful photo.

Danielle Ramos
Danielle Ramos
A non-functioning licensed Chemist but full-time mommy of 2 kids, full-time wife, and full-time freelancer.

Popular

Share post:

More like this
Related

10 Powerhouse Countries in Miss Universe History – World Beauty Queens

The annual Miss Universe is one of the most...

World’s oldest man alive revealed his secret for longer life on his 146th birthday celebration

A man from Indonesia has recently celebrated his 146th...

Teen Mom Allegedly High on Drugs Arrested After Video of Neglected Toddler Goes Viral

Allegedly high on what is believed to be synthetic...

China’s 80-year old: World’s oldest male model is a living proof that age is just a number

"There's no such thing as being too early or...

10 of the Signs that your Breaking Up with Boyfriend

Do you have a feeling that a break-up with...

Winnipeg waitress received $1K tip on less than $100 bill

When a Winnipeg server saw that the receipt showed...

Strong Contenders for the Coveted Crown in Miss World 2013

In less than 1 month as of this writing,...

Now Viral: NICU Survivors Surprise Nurse Who Saved Their Lives

The NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) is a special...

10 Greatest Jewish Warriors of All Time – World Religion

The military power of the modern State of Israel...

10 of the Most Unusual Last Wills & Testaments of the Famous

A “last will and testament,” or simply a “will,”...

Mom’s “Ready to Party” Back-to-School Photo Goes Viral

With a tall order of Starbucks coffee plus a...

World’s Famous Women in History

History is really fascinating! Who would have thought there...

The Mom and Daughter behind viral Instagram ‘CrazyJewishMom’

The connection between mother and daughter is one of...

Meet the World’s Dangerously Hot & Sexiest Criminals

They are the most unlikely people to gain positive...

Wow, this bright student gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools!

For senior high school students, this is the time...