Artist name: Naman Clat

Image: Before i forget

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My grandfather, who was 88 at the time, began acting strangely in the winter of 2016. That was while I was in tenth grade I remembered. He began to forget our names, was unable to recognize us at times, was unable to pronounce sentences well, and became quickly enraged and disturbed, which was very strange at first. After receiving the test results, the doctor informed my father that he is suffering from Alzheimer's disease with some stroke in the brain, there has no solution due to his advanced age. After a few days, his condition began to deteriorate, and no one had come to our house since he believes that anyone who comes to our house is there to steal. Someone must always be present in the house to look after him. He began to talk to himself in the middle of the night and began to believe that we were strangers to him. My grandfather's health is failing, and the family's condition is becoming increasingly precarious. He occasionally throws tea at us, believing it to be poison, due to mental illusion. He always comes into my room late at night and sleeps like a baby. We have grown quite close to him as a result of his illnesses. My father is constantly trying to divert his attention away from his deluded thoughts I can feel the isolation and loneliness with the progression of the disease. With the growth of the condition, I can feel the solitude and loneliness. His love and devotion for me, as well as his encouragement to pursue a career in athletics, were remembered. The 21 years I spent with him was special in every aspect, and I will never forget them. Even though because of Alzheimer he may not able recognize us but he never stop loving us the way he used to do it Before I Forget is a memoir of my relationship with my grandfather and family. I'm attempting to remember him by photographing him like a grandchild rather than a photographer. Trying to connect with honesty while dealing with a slew of unresolved questions.