What an incredible gentleman Neil is, such a loveable soul and agent who gets and gives the best of himself to his family and friends. My dear mum had Alzheimer’s and didn’t know anything about life, I wasn’t even aware she had it as her sister didn’t even tell me about it, so very cruel. Thankfully, mum lived in a complex of bungalows which was managed by a wonderful lady who kindly rang my husband and I, my aunt hadn’t even told her that mum had a daughter, my aunt and her sons used to laugh at mum, so very very cruel, I just hope they are never afflicted. Neil has a wonderful family and they are blessed with him, god bless him, his dear wife would be so very proud of him. God bless you Neil. 😊
My Dad passed away April 2017 from dementia. It was horrible watching him go through it. We were blessed in a way because he never forgot me, my mom and my daughter. Mom and I was with him everyday and my daughter came on the weekends.
He’s such a sweetheart. I can’t believe he’s 75, I initially assumed he was closer to 65. Your family is lovely, and I hope you can continue to enjoy the relationship with your father.
The way you guys filmed and captured this mans story is captivating, I especially loved how in the grocery store you guys made a distortion to the clips to give a feel of what it is like for this man I suffer from brain fog all the time and could feel when the man explained how he could be doing something then space out and forget what he was even doing.
Ariana Allen... I think you must have experienced 'brain fog' in writing this. There is nothing 'captivating' about the video. You don't seem to understand that Neil is demonstrating the first signs of dementia, that he will get worse, and then get very ill, and then he will die.
@@2eleven48 it is captivating through this films cinematography, and the way this mans story is told. It brings attention and awareness and shows how this man still tries to live his best life while suffering with dementia, yes his condition will worsen and he will sadly pass but that is not the ONLY the point of this mans story.
@@BingBongDillyDong Thank you for being positive and detailed in your reply to @2eleven48. I have found so many folks just do not know how to feel and respond to this difficult diagnosis. It is not an all at once death or even a short term progression for most, as many people diagnosed with dementia, whatever the root cause, live for many, many years. I am so impressed with the film as well, the skill of the filmmakers (to be able to see and potentially understand what they are experiencing with their senses is a gift. It helps me be more empathetic and thoughtful in my interaction), and Neil, who is delightful, pragmatic, a man of action (and much mucking about) plus his son and daughter. There is so much life, love, laughter, joy, and the entire gamut of emotions still to experience. So glad Neil is not just taking it sitting down.....he is out there working with where he is at in the moment and what a tremendous impact he is having on others, those lucky ones who surround him and support him too and to a daughter in Colorado in the USA looking for solutions for her Mom. What an Outstanding man and an outstanding film that shares it!
What a wonderful and talented man. He's so good with his hands. His family is so bless to have him. Neil, my husband had FTD dementia for about ten years. Still, always lovable, just like you. God Bless.
This is the most informative and loving of a family member with dementia that I've seen to date. Thank you so much for your compassion and love of your dad. My husband has started his journey into dementia, but he's not a nice old softy like your dad. My husband is abusive and constantly stomping around the house if we say or do even one tiny thing he doesn't like. You're so lucky to have such love from and for your dad and your story and makes me think there's hope for happiness as my husband is descending into this "next journey" these days. He's abusive at this point, mad at the world and me no matter what the situation. Its very disheartening and sad. It truly is the 'long goodbye" people call it. Thank you very much for sharing your dad's journey.
Really enjoyed wacthing and hearing about Neils journey. Its important we grow more aware of what Dementia looks like how to accomodate for our family, friends, and fellow man should they suffer the illness. This is an excellent insight and encouraging to see life can go on!
@willywinkle....it's essential that we grow more aware of dementia, as you say, but you are entirely mistaken to think 'life can go on', because Neil will inevitably descend into dementia, to the point that life won't carry on.
@@2eleven48 I saw your reply on another comment on the You Tube video about Neal in NZ. Both comments you left focus on the depression and inevitability of death. I sense you have close experience with dementia either through a loved one or yourself. If that is the case, I am sorry for what you have to deal with and I hope you have found the best path forward. I, for one, will focus on the positive lessons from this You Tube video as it is helping me understand what paths are open for my Mom, who is dealing with CAA and dementia, and potentially someday myself. I hope not, but, we all die from something at some point. I will continue learn and seek to understand all facets of what is out there to prevent if possible, slow progress if possible, and eek as much positive out of the life I am given and Mom is still living.
vrediana Oh my! U are so young. Bless ur heart! What were ur symptoms? U and ur Dr's probably thought dementia wasn't even on the list of possibilities! I hope u have lots of love and support!
I do private geriatrics with memory specialty and adore it. I have learned in my years that when someone has dementia they forget to keep up their facade and either are very sweet for the most part or get quite fiery and nasty. Neil is one of those true gems
Neil’s story so touched my heart. I believe my Dad had vascular dementia although it was not diagnosed. He built a 40 foot trimaran which he and my mom lived on, sailing the Pacific Ocean. His ability to do all the detailed skills declined when he got into his 80’s. But he was more of a communicator than he had ever been, after his wife died. We had some wonderful years of friendship in his later years and took a lot of weekend and day trips to beautiful ocean and forest places with me driving when he couldn’t peacefully do that anymore. What I admire in this story is the wonderful community Neil lived in where the men were rallied together to be supporting each other in their “guy thing.” This story helped me to understand my Dad’s later journey better. Thank you for filming. Neil is pretty close to my age.
My father died at age 88 and never descended into an Alzheimer’s type dementia. He stayed kind and appreciative of his daughter’s care for him. He did live in an assisted living community where he had a table of guys he had his meals with. They did not have the broad ranging outdoor activities that Neil had in New Zealand, which I think he would have loved. Not all dementia is all encompassing before a person passes away.
God bless you Neil! I would love to know how you are, are you still doing wood work? Don’t ever stop if you are..don’t give up on yourself! Your a strong minded man. God has you xo
That Noah’s ark he made is just incredible! I love it! My mother has some form of dementia. Thank you to Neil and his family for sharing their live with us.
My father just passed away from dementia. He was the most wise, successful man loved by everyone. I cared for him the last 4 months of his life and he became bed bound but my siblings and I refused to put him in a home. He never never once complained. My mother has it and I am learning as much as I can and preparing to care for her the same. ❤
6 years on, hope he is still around and functioning the way he wants to. This video, of Neil, shows us that there are so many very talented and capable folk on this planet, unfortunately it's through their decline that we find this out, Neil must be a great neighbour and relative.
l am only just seeing this for the first time. Your mum would have been so proud of you all. I hope your dad is still with us. Bless you all. And wish you all the very best for the future. Family is so important family is everything.
Neil!!! You wonderful man! I am so moved to see this! I worked with you and your beautiful wife Glenys to record your story over 12 years ago and think about you all the time. You are an absolute inspiration ❤️
Wonderful video ❤ He's doing so well and has the best attitude. My mom is starting to get dementia. She's 81, dad is nearly 87. They still live at home together and I'm nearby. I'm taking this time to learn all I can about how to best help my parents going forward.
Every human dies of something, whether after a full life or a pointless one, or a fleeting one....Life and death is crap for most people, and 1% end up sitting back saying, I had the perfect life I wanted....Life is incidental and fragile with so many lives inexplicably lost at any age yet some get to live a long and full filling one....Life on this planet is an unfair reality for most humans.....Existence seems so unfair for so many, who never deserved their fates, yet others have the life of glee.....Ugly paradox!!
Yes, the Noah's Ark was amazing. It is a great learning tool for children. I hope he is still doing alright , it's been almost 3 years since this video was posted. 🙏🏼
What a clever, bright, interesting, wonderful and beautiful person that man is! I am in awe of him! And he has such a creative mind too! His Noah's ark is simply amazing!
Great video. Thankyou. I’m a carer for my dad suffering dementia. He is independent in many ways and I like his stubbornness in achieving things he sets out to do.. How is Neil going? Neil you inspire me as a carer as you remind me so much of my dad.
Neil explains how the disease causes him to react, interact and mobilize his timing in his day and night very well he is a strong spirited person. God with him.
I respect and welcome all these personal videos, but let no-one believe that Neil will somehow survive his present state, but will inevitably succumb to his disease to a point that you will not recognise him, that he will lose all sense of who he is and where he is, lost all speech and memory, fed by carers because he cannot do it himself, become incontinent. Harsh, all of this, I know, but some of the comments here seem to have no understanding of the truly devastating nature of the disease.
I haven’t seen any comments that imply people aren’t aware that Neil’s illness will progress. The video doesn’t dwell on that, and why should it? When this was released, that lay in the future.
@@sopyleecrypt6899 ...You must excuse me. I note that I wrote my comment three years ago, during the last months of my mother's full decline into dementia and her subsequent death. What I described were all the signs of dementia as they happened and finally taking-over. I was angry and full of grief, and thus intemperate in my writing. I see that, now. Robert, UK.
I've not seen many people like him that KNOW they've got dementia at this stage. He's so amazing! This seems like PICKS disease where they'll tell you "I just can't think".
I love that Noahs Ark he made. It should be made to sell ......it would do great at places that sells childrens educational toys....artisan markets etc.
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What an incredible gentleman Neil is, such a loveable soul and agent who gets and gives the best of himself to his family and friends. My dear mum had Alzheimer’s and didn’t know anything about life, I wasn’t even aware she had it as her sister didn’t even tell me about it, so very cruel. Thankfully, mum lived in a complex of bungalows which was managed by a wonderful lady who kindly rang my husband and I, my aunt hadn’t even told her that mum had a daughter, my aunt and her sons used to laugh at mum, so very very cruel, I just hope they are never afflicted.
Neil has a wonderful family and they are blessed with him, god bless him, his dear wife would be so very proud of him. God bless you Neil. 😊
What a wonderful man you are Neil 😊
I thoroughly enjoyed Neils story! What a lovely man with a lovely family x
My Dad passed away April 2017 from dementia. It was horrible watching him go through it. We were blessed in a way because he never forgot me, my mom and my daughter. Mom and I was with him everyday and my daughter came on the weekends.
Neil is in early stages I'm guessing? I hope progression stays slow. He's so dang lovable! !
I learn most when people experiencing the condition and the families share. Thank you, Neil and family!
He’s such a sweetheart. I can’t believe he’s 75, I initially assumed he was closer to 65. Your family is lovely, and I hope you can continue to enjoy the relationship with your father.
This family is beautiful, you are a wonderful man and have brought up your children properly 💕
The way you guys filmed and captured this mans story is captivating, I especially loved how in the grocery store you guys made a distortion to the clips to give a feel of what it is like for this man I suffer from brain fog all the time and could feel when the man explained how he could be doing something then space out and forget what he was even doing.
Ariana Allen... I think you must have experienced 'brain fog' in writing this. There is nothing 'captivating' about the video. You don't seem to understand that Neil is demonstrating the first signs of dementia, that he will get worse, and then get very ill, and then he will die.
@@2eleven48 it is captivating through this films cinematography, and the way this mans story is told. It brings attention and awareness and shows how this man still tries to live his best life while suffering with dementia, yes his condition will worsen and he will sadly pass but that is not the ONLY the point of this mans story.
@@BingBongDillyDong Thank you for being positive and detailed in your reply to @2eleven48. I have found so many folks just do not know how to feel and respond to this difficult diagnosis. It is not an all at once death or even a short term progression for most, as many people diagnosed with dementia, whatever the root cause, live for many, many years. I am so impressed with the film as well, the skill of the filmmakers (to be able to see and potentially understand what they are experiencing with their senses is a gift. It helps me be more empathetic and thoughtful in my interaction), and Neil, who is delightful, pragmatic, a man of action (and much mucking about) plus his son and daughter. There is so much life, love, laughter, joy, and the entire gamut of emotions still to experience. So glad Neil is not just taking it sitting down.....he is out there working with where he is at in the moment and what a tremendous impact he is having on others, those lucky ones who surround him and support him too and to a daughter in Colorado in the USA looking for solutions for her Mom. What an Outstanding man and an outstanding film that shares it!
So heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. That puzzle is genius!
Agree! I would love to have one.
What a wonderful and talented man. He's so good with his hands. His family is so bless to have him. Neil, my husband had FTD dementia for about ten years. Still, always lovable, just like you. God Bless.
Not wanting to be repetitious but, oh what a lovely guy! I wished I had seen this when my mum struggled through dementia. A wonderful video.
This is the most informative and loving of a family member with dementia that I've seen to date. Thank you so much for your compassion and love of your dad. My husband has started his journey into dementia, but he's not a nice old softy like your dad. My husband is abusive and constantly stomping around the house if we say or do even one tiny thing he doesn't like. You're so lucky to have such love from and for your dad and your story and makes me think there's hope for happiness as my husband is descending into this "next journey" these days. He's abusive at this point, mad at the world and me no matter what the situation. Its very disheartening and sad. It truly is the 'long goodbye" people call it. Thank you very much for sharing your dad's journey.
Great fella right there. Wonderful heartfelt story
Thank you for sharing
such a wonderful, positive man ❣️ this man & his family are such a blessing for me to see that attitude can conquer so much ❣️🙏👏👍❤️
"Looking at it, but not seeing it." Neil is amazing.
He is an Inspiration to a lot of people keep going and keep doing what you do.
Dementia is my worst nightmare but seeing him so joyful makes me feel better
Really enjoyed wacthing and hearing about Neils journey. Its important we grow more aware of what Dementia looks like how to accomodate for our family, friends, and fellow man should they suffer the illness. This is an excellent insight and encouraging to see life can go on!
@willywinkle....it's essential that we grow more aware of dementia, as you say, but you are entirely mistaken to think 'life can go on', because Neil will inevitably descend into dementia, to the point that life won't carry on.
@@2eleven48 I saw your reply on another comment on the You Tube video about Neal in NZ. Both comments you left focus on the depression and inevitability of death. I sense you have close experience with dementia either through a loved one or yourself. If that is the case, I am sorry for what you have to deal with and I hope you have found the best path forward. I, for one, will focus on the positive lessons from this You Tube video as it is helping me understand what paths are open for my Mom, who is dealing with CAA and dementia, and potentially someday myself. I hope not, but, we all die from something at some point. I will continue learn and seek to understand all facets of what is out there to prevent if possible, slow progress if possible, and eek as much positive out of the life I am given and Mom is still living.
One just have to respect and love Neil what a lovely man. Love love love all the videos from you guys!!! Greetings from Germany
Lovely man. Lovely story. I'm 42 and have had vascular dementia for a few years now.
vrediana Oh my! U are so young. Bless ur heart! What were ur symptoms? U and ur Dr's probably thought dementia wasn't even on the list of possibilities! I hope u have lots of love and support!
Mr. Neil has a wonderful attitude.
I do private geriatrics with memory specialty and adore it. I have learned in my years that when someone has dementia they forget to keep up their facade and either are very sweet for the most part or get quite fiery and nasty. Neil is one of those true gems
Neil’s story so touched my heart. I believe my Dad had vascular dementia although it was not diagnosed. He built a 40 foot trimaran which he and my mom lived on, sailing the Pacific Ocean. His ability to do all the detailed skills declined when he got into his 80’s. But he was more of a communicator than he had ever been, after his wife died. We had some wonderful years of friendship in his later years and took a lot of weekend and day trips to beautiful ocean and forest places with me driving when he couldn’t peacefully do that anymore. What I admire in this story is the wonderful community Neil lived in where the men were rallied together to be supporting each other in their “guy thing.” This story helped me to understand my Dad’s later journey better. Thank you for filming. Neil is pretty close to my age.
My father died at age 88 and never descended into an Alzheimer’s type dementia. He stayed kind and appreciative of his daughter’s care for him. He did live in an assisted living community where he had a table of guys he had his meals with. They did not have the broad ranging outdoor activities that Neil had in New Zealand, which I think he would have loved. Not all dementia is all encompassing before a person passes away.
God bless you Neil! I would love to know how you are, are you still doing wood work? Don’t ever stop if you are..don’t give up on yourself! Your a strong minded man. God has you xo
That Noah’s ark he made is just incredible! I love it! My mother has some form of dementia. Thank you to Neil and his family for sharing their live with us.
Neil is my kind of guy. What a man
What a lovely lovely man, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.
What a wonderful man you are Neil...bloody dementia..keep up your activity beautiful person.
This is a heartening video and very valuable to hear people's own experiences of living with this condition.
You are a great man. My father use to do scroll sawing before he died and that kept him going. My heart goes out to you neil.
My father just passed away from dementia. He was the most wise, successful man loved by everyone. I cared for him the last 4 months of his life and he became bed bound but my siblings and I refused to put him in a home. He never never once complained. My mother has it and I am learning as much as I can and preparing to care for her the same. ❤
What a special man. I pray that the disease progresses slowly.
What an incredible man and family.....X
My brother was recently diagonsed with this at 64 I need to learn more about it..he is recently admitted to hospital he now knows no one! So sad..
6 years on, hope he is still around and functioning the way he wants to.
This video, of Neil, shows us that there are so many very talented and capable folk on this planet, unfortunately it's through their decline that we find this out, Neil must be a great neighbour and relative.
l am only just seeing this for the first time. Your mum would have been so proud of you all. I hope your dad is still with us.
Bless you all. And wish you all the very best for the future. Family is so important family is everything.
Neil!!! You wonderful man! I am so moved to see this! I worked with you and your beautiful wife Glenys to record your story over 12 years ago and think about you all the time. You are an absolute inspiration ❤️
Beautiful story. What a wonderful, sweet man. 💙
Wonderful video ❤ He's doing so well and has the best attitude. My mom is starting to get dementia. She's 81, dad is nearly 87. They still live at home together and I'm nearby. I'm taking this time to learn all I can about how to best help my parents going forward.
Such a talented guy and a fantastic cheerful disposition despite his travails. Neil rocks.
What a lovely family! I hope progression stays slow.
Impressive individual. Best wishes to Neil!
He smiles a lot when he talks, very pleasant to listen to him ❤️❤️❤️ Philippines
Even in my peak age and mind..I could NEVER make something like this puzzle!
Every human dies of something, whether after a full life or a pointless one, or a fleeting one....Life and death is crap for most people, and 1% end up sitting back saying, I had the perfect life I wanted....Life is incidental and fragile with so many lives inexplicably lost at any age yet some get to live a long and full filling one....Life on this planet is an unfair reality for most humans.....Existence seems so unfair for so many, who never deserved their fates, yet others have the life of glee.....Ugly paradox!!
What a lovely and touching video. Thank you..
Would love to buy some of his woodwork. Does he sell any of it?
Wow.... what an amazing man.
He’s very clever. Loved the Noah’s ark.
Yes, the Noah's Ark was amazing. It is a great learning tool for children. I hope he is still doing alright , it's been almost 3 years since this video was posted. 🙏🏼
What a clever, bright, interesting, wonderful and beautiful person that man is! I am in awe of him! And he has such a creative mind too! His Noah's ark is simply amazing!
This was so helpful to me. I wish I could find a place like that for my husband and myself.
Great video. Thankyou. I’m a carer for my dad suffering dementia. He is independent in many ways and I like his stubbornness in achieving things he sets out to do.. How is Neil going? Neil you inspire me as a carer as you remind me so much of my dad.
That Noah's Ark is incredible..
Oh my goodness. His Noah’s Ark was amazing. What an awesome gentleman. Love his outlook on life. Great family also.
good for you neil keep on going❤ from canada
The diet explains a lot about how this poor man ended up in long-term care.😢
Neil explains how the disease causes him to react, interact and mobilize his timing in his day and night very well
he is a strong spirited person. God with him.
So helpful!
This man is kicking the diseases ass as best as he can while he can. I have so much respect for that.
Nice guy. Keep going you don't fantastic
He certainly seems perfectly lucid and capable here.
Beautiful video ❤️ my mom has this it’s horrible 😭
Neil is a sweetheart
What a great guy!!!
My dad had dementia. After three years, he didn’t speak anymore. Neil looks as if he’s in the early stages.
I respect and welcome all these personal videos, but let no-one believe that Neil will somehow survive his present state, but will inevitably succumb to his disease to a point that you will not recognise him, that he will lose all sense of who he is and where he is, lost all speech and memory, fed by carers because he cannot do it himself, become incontinent. Harsh, all of this, I know, but some of the comments here seem to have no understanding of the truly devastating nature of the disease.
I haven’t seen any comments that imply people aren’t aware that Neil’s illness will progress. The video doesn’t dwell on that, and why should it? When this was released, that lay in the future.
@@sopyleecrypt6899 ...You must excuse me. I note that I wrote my comment three years ago, during the last months of my mother's full decline into dementia and her subsequent death. What I described were all the signs of dementia as they happened and finally taking-over. I was angry and full of grief, and thus intemperate in my writing. I see that, now. Robert, UK.
@@2eleven48 thank you, that’s perfectly understandable. I’m sorry about your mother, my condolences.
Bless
I wish my father with dementia was this nice
This was 5 years ago ? How is Neil nowadays?
His Noah's Ark is awesome! Could I order one?
nice
joseph nellums....Nice? Really? That's all you've got say? The man is descending into dementia, and all you can say is 'nice'? You moron.
and i think that is helping him in care home he may not be going yet
I've not seen many people like him that KNOW they've got dementia at this stage. He's so amazing! This seems like PICKS disease where they'll tell you "I just can't think".
NEIL, MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLEES YOU AND ENTIRE FAM3AND FRIENDS/COMMUNITY IN JESUS NAME!🙏💒🤗
I love that Noahs Ark he made. It should be made to sell ......it would do great at places that sells childrens educational toys....artisan markets etc.
Oh yeah I believe you, I think it was a spiritual thing
The glider's name was PUCHACZ. It's a Polish word! Why was it named in Polish? :D
did she really say he's picking up her kids from school? Really?
Yes
my wife has dementia and so do i.... my kids are in denial and have all runaway.
I'm so sorry God willingly give you peace and tranquility to this horrible Journey
@Bianca blue death is the ony pease
We all grow older, our life is like vapour we are here and next we are gone
💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I wonder what is up today.
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