The article shares a personal narrative of the author's experience with their father's decline due to Parkinson's with Lewy Body dementia. Initially presenting with mild memory issues, the condition escalated significantly, leading to severe physical and cognitive disabilities. The author reflects on their father's former brilliance as a doctor and historian, contrasting it with his current state in a memory care facility. The narrative draws parallels to Martin Pistorius' story in the documentary "Ghost Boy", highlighting the tragic experience of having a rich mind trapped within a deteriorating body.
"As COVID hit and time moved on, it only got worse. His whole body started exhibiting signs of deterioration, ranging from hand tremors to his gait becoming lumbered."
"While my father's story may be very different from that of Martin Pistorius' depicted in Rodney Ascher's latest documentary, 'Ghost Boy,' I nonetheless felt a connection to its portrayal of trauma's ripple effect."
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