Hambone02
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He lives downstairs; he has Alzheimer's and is quite depressed about it.
Jan 27, 2017 6:41 PM
Hambone02
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imamermaidgangleader
that's actually really sweet of you.
MJrein
Plot twist there is no grandpa and you're the one with Alzheimers
Americanski
It's the little things Buddy. And the little things add up. Good for you.
Klavierente
That's really nice. You are a good person OP.
r2linad2
That is so flipping adorable!
KingSmudge
I was ok with this picture, then I read the title. Hope you're coping ok dude
KittensNipplespearbuttsgifpiraterefrenceupvotedownvotedeadpool
HAH! I saw the other bear.
TheBraveLittleStoner
Spend as much time with him as you can before it's too late or you'll regret it. Source: 2 grandmothers with alzheimer's
pelusita35
I wrote my mom a letter when she got the diagnosis. I told her all she meant to me. I found the letter when I cleaned out her effects.
QueenBellGamer
Your a good grandson , elderly need love
lllamallamapigbang
Damn fine grandson u are.
TheSparkleDonkey
Good on you Hambone02
thelittleyellowhouse
Making someone feels special is always upvote worthy for me. Keep up with that shit.
Poprocket77
You young fuckers remember this. We'll all be Gramps eventually.
adyrawr
Thanks for being a good noodle.
Iworktosavethetatas
Postmaster general doesn't understand why grandpa calls everyday about miss delivered mail. OP has had 15 different letter carriers in 15yrs
RigorMortis76
"Looks like I'm not the only one with dementia around here...HEY HAMBONE-O-2...come get your fuckin mail." - Hambone00
skullshark
I'm drunk af aND wanted to let you know this comment had me in tears
FrozenFoodGuy
You're a good person @OP :)
coreylaine
When he gets bad, get him a baby doll. It helped and comforted my g-ma a lot when she got super bad. It's sucks.
coreylaine
It*
WisconsinHome
My aunt hasn't had children, 98 & demented, I happen to get her a stuffed snowman that she just adores. She loves her stuffed dogs too
Darthmone
coronalmassejection
This comment should be upvoted. Nothing against humor but the comment above yours is 1/2 as relevant and has 2X the points. be the change
someteenwithoutalife
It's a win win. Grandpa gets mail and he doesn't have to pay his bills
Jessinya
I agree. This is the sweetest thing
NAMEiBOOM
As someone living with a grandparent with Alzheimer's a fully agree you are a good person.
Assfullofbread
My gd just had to be moved in a old folks house because of Alzheimer's. He knows something is wrong with him but doesn't understand. (1/2)
Assfullofbread
Breaks my fucking heart. (2/2)
ILikeYouMary
:( I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. Sending strength & peace to you & your family <3
Assfullofbread
Thanks! It sucks but at the same time it's giving breathing room to my grandma. She was like his babysitter for the past few years.
jtb1313
Next weekend I am driving 10 hours away to get a stair lift for my grandpa who's knees have been replaced and can barely get upstairsAnymore
badacha
What did they replace them with?
PxC4
You are a good grandson/granddaughter
jtb1313
they live in a split foyer so we will also have to pour a new slab of concrete infornt of the garden from the dirveway to sidewalk 1/2
jtb1313
and probably do it all in winter too which will be fun
LazyJones1
Where is that gif from?
Fazuzu
"Stop putting this shit in my mail box!!!"
gynonurseifixyourladybits
My mom is 86. Still sharp as a tack. But she thinks when call-waiting happens, 'someone is listening in' on her phone calls.
BigisDickis
She's not wrong...probably
giitsok
Hahaha maybe grandpa knows his grandson is doing this and thinks it's making his grandson happy lol. That Made sense in my head sorry. Lol
JLynne
If it makes you feel better it made sense in mine too
giitsok
Yay... Because imgur :D.... Hopefully you're already down one bottle of cheap Sauvignon Blanc from Chile as well? Heh
JLynne
Down to 2 hours of sleep, close though!
DoubleTh1nk
It made sense
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JLynne
Bc they're funny and related to the other drunks
DoubleTh1nk
I read that and I'm on 3 hits of acid
VereWolve
Ok i feel you my grandpa has alzheimers, but luckily it was detected in early state, now 6 or 7 years later i have seen him go trough
VereWolve
Remembering his childhood memories and so on, good luck with him, Alzheimer is a bitch
LtlRob
What's grandpas adress? we should all send him a postcard from our area.
Fernwooding
Yes! Let us know OP
scarletcloak
So down! I received a bunch of postcards for my work gift exchange, but I don't send very many. I'd love to send one for this!
JockMcSting
Not giving you his address....because that would mean giving his/her address too.
cmb4583
Yes
MrPhukett
I'll send one from here in Australia, if it will help?
decorativemooseknuckle
I will totally do that my grandfather also has Alzheimer's and I know how tough it is so yeah i second that
Isaypoopythingsbecausemostofyouannoyme
Nana has dementia, she has a tough time remembering family. Though the idea is sweet, it might be way too overwhelming to get letters.
Isaypoopythingsbecausemostofyouannoyme
It can upset them to make them realize that they don't remember. Creating things they Won't remember could make them think it's their fault
Isaypoopythingsbecausemostofyouannoyme
My nana cries a lot because when she realizes she doesn't remember, it's like relearning that she has dementia each time.
TanithRosenbaum
I'm on board! @OP, lets do this!
flamelier
I'm down as well!
Amoracchius
I would also like to do this.
Darthmone
I am down
HillOfBeans
I even have cool old vintage postcards! Please let us send him some.
Includesdrinks
Auto dots something something
radiovixen
I'm in. Let's do this!
deekadeek
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ashmenon
Plot twist: imgur kicks into primitive mode and ends up sending printed-out dick pics.
DiggerPlease
He might think his Alzheimer's has gone into overdrive tho, I CANNOT REMEMBER EVEN ONE OF THOSE POSTCARD SENDING PEOPLE!!!!
iluvbunbuns
This needs more comments!
HillOfBeans
M O R E C O M M E N T S
iluvbunbuns
I mean upvotes! it needs both :)
HillOfBeans
Oh, now you tell me.
JeffGoldblumpkin
So down to join the fun!
Kirrpukka
I'm in!
RitzkinNeverCameBack
Let's.
MistressLyda
Marvelous idea, but I hope @OP censors it first, and maybe gets a mailbox.
zezethedragon
I'm down if you are @op
dakotaraptor
I am in. If this happens @OP, please reply to this so I know.
ParappaTheVelociraptor
I'd contribute to this noble cause.
sadbitterkitten
I'm in - why not PM those of us willing to participate?
FriendlyNeighbourhoodSatan
My grandfather had alzheimers as well. Far too often people treated him like he was a child, or didnt matter. Or just plain embarrased him.>
YokoOhNoUDint
My dad is the toughest man you'll meet but had a spinal injury leaving him weak. I know he feels useless sometimes so when he gives 1/2
YokoOhNoUDint
2/2 me things around the house like dictionaries and staplers I take them thankfully. My mom insists on telling him I don't need them
YokoOhNoUDint
And most of the time I don't but I'll never tell him that. I'm sure he appreciates it @op
JM2DC
I never acted/treated my grandpa any different the further he slipped into alzheimers for this exact reason. I could tell he wanted to be
JM2DC
normal, so I tried to never make him feel different or embarrassed.
FriendlyNeighbourhoodSatan
I always hated it when my cousin would say "you already asked me that". He just wants to talk to you, just answer the god damn question.
Assfullofbread
My gd knows he has Alzheimer's. So fucked up seeing him slowly turn into someone else
FriendlyNeighbourhoodSatan
The little things can make all the difference. Good on you, @op
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Shargan8
I understand your pain: my grandfather was highly decorated WWII veteran, in the old days got treated like a child. I never allowed it.
ClimbThemCrimps
My career as an occupational therapist is based on this. Keep finding ways to let him do meaningful activities independently as possible
HodorFirstOfHisName
My grandfather is in his mid 80s. He is the strongest, most stoic and honorable man ive ever known. Seeing him weaken breaks my heart.
probshouldntsayitbut
This is nice. I saw a video where they played music alzheimers patients had listened to in their youth, it was amazing how they remembered.
LisaMegatron
Grandpa would be mess, and then would calm right the fuck down for 1. Sinatra 2. Irish folk music 3. a dvr'd Animal Planet Puppy Bowl
probshouldntsayitbut
Puppy Bowl!
LisaMegatron
Calmed him the fuck down every time. I look forward to watching the puppy bowl every year now :)
j442
He IS important.
MyDarlingFeet
@op look for a "memory cafe" in your area. Not sure where you live but they help caregivers & those afflicted with AD. Ur a good grandkid.
HfxZonny
I used to give my Dad yard work to do, raking, etc. He had dementia, it made him feel very useful and normal. I miss him. :(
SwiggityDiggitySwoo
They did this with Ronald Reagan too ... he would rake leaves from the pool while the Secret Service men would secretly replace them...
quietserena
Sorry about your Dad, man.
ClimbThemCrimps
This is literally what my career is based on (occupational therapy). Giving people meaningful occupations is so healing.
Carefuler
Everyone needs a purpose.
notyouraveragedingleberry
You're good people. More are needed.
ClimbThemCrimps
Every OT I've met is intelligent, and wants to help people w/ their life. It's a formidable group. I'm so proud to be a part of them.
notyouraveragedingleberry
Having a chronic/genetic condition myself, you guys make the path ahead WAY easier!
ClimbThemCrimps
Hey thank you! It's so nice to hear from people who benefit from it (: Best of luck in your journey!
ermuhanyway
Is it generally covered by insurance in US? dad has early onset dementia..
ClimbThemCrimps
Yes, usually for a limited amount of time/hours. It's the only service that was proven to lower hospital re-admissions this past year.
ClimbThemCrimps
And I'm sorry to hear that. Dementia is very hard to see the progression of.
ermuhanyway
Yeah... He's barely in his 60s, but he had to stop working, can't drive.
ClimbThemCrimps
The loss of driving is huge, people don't realize how directly tied it is to independence. There are OT's that specialize in driving>
HfxZonny
I'm in Canada, have no idea.
HfxZonny
Thanks everyone for the comments on my post. Dad was 72 when he passed in 2010. Dementia got him before that, he was already lost. *sigh*
CherryJollyRancher
Sounds like a good way to exploit labour from the mentally handicapped.
HfxZonny
My forsythia would have done fine with their leaves falling under them. Dad felt like he was helping with the yard by raking, pruning, etc.
peridotstar
Something something 2 kinds of people lol
juliesmansion
That's sweet, good idea.
TwistMyNipples
Maybe you shouldnt keep him in the basement.
ilovefupas
Laughed out loud
apculture
Or at least take him out for ice cream once and awhile.
prettierandyoungerbutnotanybetteroff
Once in a while*. Once and awhile implies you're doing it once for a long time. Once in a while means once every so often.
thepossiblegirl
You just corrected/explained an idiom AND have a FOB username?? Will you marry me? Please?
prettierandyoungerbutnotanybetteroff
I'm a girl so unless you're a lesbian, I'm probably not the droids you're looking for xD.
thepossiblegirl
Lol figures. Well, thnks fr th mmrs. XO
Grenther
pff you had the perfect chance to say: 'I try to picture me without you but I can't 'Cause we could be immortals, immortals'
Affray
Yer a wizard Grampy
UncivilizedEngie
The phrasing here implies grandpa is locked downstairs, which I doubt, but yeah, @OP, you should take your grandpa for walks or something.
SnowAndShadows
The phrasing here implies grandpa is a dog, which i doubt, but yeah, @OP, Is he a good boy?
UncivilizedEngie
Nah you can take someone for walks the same way you'd take them out for dinner.
SnowAndShadows
https://media.giphy.com/media/u52gRNybAmAy4/giphy.gif
UncivilizedEngie
Nothing goes over my head. My reflexes are too fast.
HighOnHouse
Good job dissecting that joke...
somewhatvaguelywitty
Eh. I give it like a b+.
usersubbordercontrol
Clone U?
BigisDickis
Daria I think
UncivilizedEngie
Thanks. I am definitely a human.
IllegalDuckling
HUMAN: CONFIRMED
RadioactiveCanuck
that's exactly what a robot pretending to be five squids pretending to be a human would say-
UncivilizedEngie
*laughs mechanically*
Assfullofbread
You know that some houses have second floors
UncivilizedEngie
Well, hexy11 said "Maybe you shouldn't keep him in the basement." and all basements are downstairs so that's what I was responding to.
Kittysaurolophus
"Goddamn mailman can't do nothin' right." -Grandpa, probably.
annainnacloud
I call it my grandpas nodd of dissatisfaction
cfcannon
Yeah well USPS is so bad here that I and all my neighbors have been getting and then hand delivering each others mail for years. Complain?
cfcannon
We have multiple times informally and formally. They switch the carrier and nothing changes. BTW totally normal street with no odd issues.
JoeT85
I'm a Grandpa, we like to bitch about stuff like that. It gives us a reason to say things like 'back in my day.......' Good guy grandson.
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StatelessUDP
Haha this right here
LisaMegatron
Grandma sent grandpa out for the mail one day and he came back with the entire block's mail
degenerator
Plot twist: Grandpa used to work for the USPS.
Treerone
"Wastin' taxpayers money, driving on the wrong side! Dag nabbit!" -Grandpa probably
Kabe59
"What is he, Irish? Or colored?"
Twinklepot
Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy
HK1014BrianBoru
HEY!!! Leave us Irish outta this!!
tpgreyknight
Username checks all the way out
GrimRiderJ
Friends reference?
Theydontknowthatweknowtheyknowweknow
I thought of that too !!!
craaaaaaaaaaaaig
Woh there
MinorClarification
The joke is that the grandpa is old and probably racist. That's why the comment is in quotes
TheArtFriend
Your username is quite fitting
koinuchan
OP's grandpa:
koinuchan
nsfw
kuntykinte
Everyone is colored bro, white is not clear.
PawelSlok
Grandpa? Is that you
kytrix
I have found myself ignorantly wondering why we've embraced "people of color" as a positive term and "colored people" as derogatory. Halp?
2CoolChris
Perhaps because the white and not white divide was already a thing in America, so saying people of color just puts the word people first 1/2
2CoolChris
And by doing that, it tends to humanize the people it refers to and be a reminder that they are people. A few need the reminder now and then
TheWorseJuan
Because people of color is an open term that is used to label the mass of non-whites, as where most people who say colored people are racist
wingod
That's how they demonized republicans as racists in the 80's. Then in the late 80's and early 90's they moved to African American.
StatelessUDP
"people of color" is so much more derogatory. What are you, made out of crayons?
justanothercarmechanic
Spookyspaceman
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CthulhuBubbles
Hahaha
heatmaster28
This is an incredibly racist question, but can someone explain to me the difference between "colored" and "person of color"? Because I (1/?
jordancoleshnh
Same shit
2CoolChris
Perhaps because the white and not white divide was already a thing in America, so saying people of color just puts the word people first 1/2
2CoolChris
And by doing that, it tends to humanize the people it refers to and be a reminder that they are people. A few need the reminder now and then
heatmaster28
Specifically remember being taught that calling someone "colored" is incredibly racially insensitive. But then I see "person of color" (2/?)
heatmaster28
And I'm thinking "Now hold on a moment, that's not right" (3/3)
wingod
It's word games people play to demonize and discredit opposition. If I remember correctly Jesse Jackson ran for POTUS and shit got changed.
Isthe4thtimethecharm
Is anyone colored anymore?
koinuchan
The "colored negra-man" who works in my grandfather's lawn certainly is.
Valedicktorian
ButternutCrinklefries
HELLO I WOULD LIKE TO BE CAST IN HOOMAN MOVIES
Twitchanov
They're coloured
amyhadalittlepond
I'm blue.
Mechlai
da bu dee da bu die
PhoenixQueenAzula
Trump is colored orange
Efreeti
Yes. The US just elected an orange president.
ThatFellow
People of color, coloreds. Tomato, tomato.
SanSilv
Apparently some circles of people have adopted 'people of color' as the proper term but w/e
Wuuppa
Color me interested!
NavalTradition
They're of color now.
tpgreyknight
We're all coloured if you think about it
StatelessUDP
APieceOfFuckingShit
Except albino people. They're the only ones who are truly white.
degenerator
The color of molasses.
venra93
Being Canadian this whole thread fucks when me on a primal level
StatelessUDP
degenerator
Only the bravest souls should venture into the depths of the mire.
NirvanaNik
Besides the people in my coloring book?
CaptGoldNipples
I don't touch the coloring book, it's perfect the way it is.
SociologicalPrespective
Lol
Fazuzu
According to my grandma, yes.
CyborgScribe
Mine too although I don't think she means anything by it.
Calculussucks
and mine who is... only slightly racist.
PhilipCoulson
A family of black people moved onto my gram's street and I remember her telling me how a "whole nest of them blacks" moved in. Grandma no!
kidcolt
We must have the same grandma then.
davecoulierssuperfullhousefanclub
To their defense, wasn't that kinda the proper thing to call minorities in their prime?
Fazuzu
I don't know, is your grandma also the last remaining daughters of the confederacy?
hiphopbookshop
Yeah my great uncle used to say that when he was trying to be polite because there were women in the room
Fazuzu
Classy
ISuckedDickForBusFareAndWalked
My grandmother still refers to the black family next door as " those lovely negros".
Fazuzu
Hahaha
littlesquishablecake
Mine still calls the black family across the street "those nice porch monkies". I laugh my ass off every time!
Calculussucks
So, not really racist, just politically incorrect.
Imstruttinmyasslikeidontcare
Plot twist, your Grandpa is sending these letters to you.
fblonk
Plot twist, he is giving his package to your wife when you ae not home.
AwakenedandFaithfilled
Plot twist : The mailman is actually your bioligical father !
karateshark
Plot twist: YOU have Alzheimer's and live in the attic, and your Grandpa hand-delivers them to you to make YOU feel important!
skorpz
Calm down there M night shyamalamadingdong
MissBrightPaw
I woke my dog up by laughing, thanks +1
boywiththehappypenis
Plot twist, your Grandpa is the mailman.
BlobBrush
Twist Plot, letters are your grandpa and he's sending you to him... I guess.
Givemeyourlemon
This made me chuckle for some reason.
BlobBrush
I'm so glad, because I thought it was going to be down voted to all hell.
TripToeJoe
Plot twist: Pepe Silvia doesn't exist... Day bow bow
degenerator
Plot twist: OP, the mailman, and grandpa are the same person.
GetInLosersWereGonnaDoScience
Oh shit it's fight club.
degenerator
Or a sequel to "The 3," by Charlie Kaufman.
GetInLosersWereGonnaDoScience
I have not seen/read this. A book or movie?
degenerator
It's a joke from a movie called Adaptation.
SchrodingersCat270
We don't talk about that.
GetInLosersWereGonnaDoScience
Talk about what?
SlimyPancake
Good