How I'm Keeping the Memory of My Mom Alive in the Face of Alzheimer's

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How I'm Keeping the Memory of My Mom Alive in the Face of Alzheimer's

It's all about perspectiveMedically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAANVerywell Mind / Getty ImagesIf you’d met my mother in the prime of her life, you’d have been intimidated. She was a classic beauty, with curly dark hair, dark eyes highlighted by perfectly applied mascara and liner, and a mysterious smile. She was a smart dresser with an artsy flair, always pairing patterns and textures and accessories in inventive ways. Her humor was s…