As each song ends she drifts back into a very flat affect - near catatonic state. She responds with simple yes or no to questions but is otherwise non-conversant. She eats very little, insisting she is full after only a couple bites - often forgetting she ordered the selected menu items and has a great deal of difficulty doing/enjoying the routine tasks she used to enjoy. She mostly falls asleep during movies in the theater, but it is one of the few activities she still tolerates well outside of her daily routine.
Sadly, she is not interested in visiting our home to watch films together...too much activity in a large family household with pets upsets her. The theater, on the other hand, is dark and quiet except for the film.
Physically, she is otherwise healthy...as was apparent in the video clip of this man's father - who seemed otherwise delightfully vibrant when singing. It is so sad to see someone who looks so normal devolve into a shell of who they used to be.
God bless this family for helping their dad endure and seek out life pleasantries as they all face such a demanding and at times, demeaning challenges during their dad's golden years.
So good that your MIL has you to take her out on the weekends. It is amazing how music affects the brain, isn’t it?
You seem to have a great attitude.
Prayers up for you.
That is SO typical for dementia.
We saw the same thing, especially the eating issues.