i can start to see my mother showing early signs of dementia . i feel really helpless about it , since it shows how vulnerable they are . i try to help with small things , but it 's sad knowing i wo n't be able to slow down the effects of it . that 's very sad . my grandma had that and it is devastating to experience it . i 'm told that doing puzzles etc . keeps the brain active and maybe at least delays it . i heard that too ! i try to do some of those here and there , but i get kind of tired of them after a while when i 'm not successful . i 'm really just dreading her getting much worse and not recognizing me , and having it seem like the past never happened . i really feel for you . it 's not easy , i wo n't kid you . but at least you understand what 's happening and are obviously prepared for the inevitable .
The person is caring for someone with a degenerative condition, likely dementia or Alzheimer's.