Mother Suffering from Alzheimer's, Fairuz A Rafiq Says Mom Now Spends More Time at Home

"Alhamdulillah there have been many improvements, developments like that. But indeed Mama can no longer leave the house. Why? Because her physical condition has reached a point where she really needs a lot of help. She can't sit for long, and lying down, well, she can do that more often," said Fairuz A Rafiq when met in the Tendean area, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (24/2/2016).

Alzheimer's disease also makes the mother's memory unstable. Fairuz revealed that often her mother forgets the faces of her children and grandchildren, so they have to continuously remind her of memories every time they visit.

"Sometimes she remembers me, sometimes she remembers her children, sometimes she doesn't. So yesterday she should have recognized friends, recognized all Mama's friends... it was really sad to see. This is Mama's grandchild. Usually, when she's reminded, she's happy. Even though we often visit, she forgets again," she continued. 

As a son-in-law, Sonny Septian also strives to provide entertainment for his mother-in-law. He often invites his children to perform in front of their grandmother, such as singing or reciting the Quran, with the hope that it can serve as a remedy and bring happiness in her old age.

"Later we will have a performance, Kakak Eijaz will sing in front of grandma. Abang Faaz will recite for grandma like that. So, insya Allah, it will be a remedy for Neni. No matter how small the effort is, I hope the entertainment we provide can reach her," said Sonny Septian.

Now, Fairuz's main focus is to provide the best care for her mother in her remaining years. She always prioritizes whatever her mother desires to ensure she remains happy, even though her condition is very limited.

"Whatever Mama wants, I will prioritize it, what's important is that Mama is happy, whatever Mama wants I can give," concluded Fairuz A Rafiq.