JAKARTA - In the midst of the happiness of welcoming Ramadan, there is a heavy struggle that is being carried out by actress Fairuz A Rafiq. He patiently took care of his mother who had been fighting Alzheimer's disease for three years.
"Masyaallah, yes, thank God, yes, if this Mama is sick, it's been quite a few years... The disease has also been diagnosed with Alzheimer's," said Fairuz in South Jakarta, not long ago.
This disease makes the physical and memory conditions of the mother increasingly declining. The mother now spends more time in bed.
"It's true that I can't go anywhere anymore," he said.
One of the most heartbreaking things is when the mother's memory starts to fade. Every time someone comes to visit, they have to remind the mother again about who she is.
"Sometimes I remember, sometimes I remember the children, sometimes I don't," he said sadly.
"When it comes, it's like it's already forgotten, so it has to be remembered and repeated again," he continued.
Despite the heaviness, Fairuz and his family still try to give their best. They always try to make their mother happy in any way.
"Now I just miss Mama. Every day I ask what to eat, what I want," he said.
He also often invites his children to come and comfort the grandmother. The presence of grandchildren is proven to be able to provide a little cheer.
Seeing his mother's condition, Fairuz often felt envious when he saw others could still travel with their parents.
"Sometimes I feel like 'Oh God, I really want to be like that again'," he said.
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