:( I watched the recent Baywatch docuseries, and he spoke about his struggles with the disease. He was always extremely active and athletic and coming to terms with living with Parkinson’s and the loss of so much mobility really affected him. But he tried to stay as active as possible for as long as he could.
Ah sorry to hear this. I just watched the Baywatch docuseries last week where there was an extended segment on him. I always thought it was kind of cool he was an actual lifeguard and firefighter while doing the show. RIP.
I knew he was a lifeguard but didn’t realize he was also a firefighter. I loved hearing how his cast mates felt so safe around him. David Chokachi has been posting cute stories on his insta.
My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and dementia about three years ago and it’s been a lot seeing his condition decline in such a short time. Also seeing my mom have to deal with his condition is very stressful. I think it’s really frustrating when all people involved are in denial about things they should be doing.
Like three years ago he was driving and walking and now he can barely stand.
My grandmother had dementia. And as you said, one of the difficult parts of it is seeing the toll it takes on loved ones. I was mourning the loss of who I knew my grandmother to be, but it was also so difficult seeing my mom go through it and watching her grapple with losing her mother. It’s incredibly painful. Hang in there ♥️
So much love to you and your parents. It must be so hard for them both to have to go through this. Losing independence is so scary, and watching a loved one experience that is extremely difficult with pressures most of us won't consider until we're in a similar situation.
Holy shit I can’t even imagine how hard that is to deal with, even with supportive people around you. I feel like dementia has only recently been talked about in its long term effects. Maybe it’s just my own experience but it when I was a kid it basically meant “they forget memories” but it’s soooo much more than that.
Not to be cheesy but keeping your fam in my thoughts!
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Rest easy king. ♥️
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Ah sorry to hear this. I just watched the Baywatch docuseries last week where there was an extended segment on him.
I always thought it was kind of cool he was an actual lifeguard and firefighter while doing the show.
RIP.
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Like three years ago he was driving and walking and now he can barely stand.
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My grandmother had dementia. And as you said, one of the difficult parts of it is seeing the toll it takes on loved ones. I was mourning the loss of who I knew my grandmother to be, but it was also so difficult seeing my mom go through it and watching her grapple with losing her mother. It’s incredibly painful. Hang in there ♥️
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Not to be cheesy but keeping your fam in my thoughts!
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