Eshe Michelle

Something’s going on with Grandmother

On December 10, 2020 I lost my grandmother. Her 3 and half year battle with mixed dementia had come to an end. I remember like it was yesterday being in the car with my grandmother while she was driving back from the store. We came to a red light and she stopped so far back from the crosswalk I was puzzled. I looked at her and said, “grandmother you can pull up some, you are way far back from the line”. She looked at me like I was speaking in a different language. I tried to encourage her to move up again, but the light had changed so she went on to continue driving home. I made a mental note to pay more attention to my grandmother and her movements, just to confirm or deny my suspicions. I believe my grandmother knew I was watching her because after a while she started wanting to go to the store by herself. I did not think it was a good idea, however I was outnumbered by the rest of my family. Even though they did not think it was as serious as I did. I remained vigilant and kept watching and kept riding with her when she left.