Forgetful Grandma Went Missing For Days, Came Home Remembering Every Step She Took
At 6 a.m., there were knocks on Zach’s bedroom door. Zach’s grandpa spoke with a deep voice, “Your grandma is missing”.
Zach’s 87-year-old grandmother who has Alzheimer’s has gone missing…again!
The Search Went On For Days
With the help of neighbors, they started their search. Grandpa quickly contacted the police and put up notice signs. Friends and families posted on social media in hopes of a wider search.
3 days later, grandma was still nowhere to be found. Many phone calls came, all of which turned into disappointments, and Zach was losing hope.
“She has been diagnosed for over 10 years. We’ve tried several different therapies and rehabilitation. When those didn’t work, doctors gave her all sorts of medication. But still, there were no signs of improvement.”
“She wandered out of the house several times, but it only took her 1-2 hours to come home. This time it’s been too long. I just hope she comes home soon.” – Zach
They Were Prepared For The Worst
Days passed, they became more anxious and began preparing themselves for the worst. Then out of nowhere, Zach’s grandma casually entered the doors. Zach’s tears streamed, everyone was relieved and throwing hugs at her. They were so excited that they didn’t see the man behind her.
He introduced himself as Neil Herbert, a bio-medical researcher doing his time in a village. He explained that he met Zach’s grandma at the train station. She was lost and confused, so he tried to help her find her way. He asked around the entire village, but to no avail. So he brought her back to his home to rest.
At that period of time, he was researching on the bergamot fruit. Naturally, his house was filled with the smell of bergamot. Gradually, the confused grandma started to relax. Her anxiety reduced significantly, her confusion clearing up.
“I wanted to meet an old friend of mine. I didn’t know how I ended up over 800 miles from home.” - Grandma
Little by little, she recalled her way home.
The Unprecedented Encounter Led To Something Unexpected
Seeing how the scent of bergamot helped this grandma, Neil decided to further research on the bergamot fruit and its effect.
His research showed that the peel of bergamot produces oil which accounts for its distinct smell that stimulates the brain cells, suppressing aggression, agitation and other psychotic symptoms. It helps to elevate one’s mood and calms the mind, stimulating cognitive functioning and memory.
With this knowledge, Neil created BergaBoost™ in hopes to help people with dementia around the world.
Bergaboost™ For The World
It is the concentrated bergamot oil extracted directly from the peel. Either apply it on your temples before bed, put it in an oil diffuser, or add it into your bath. The smell will make its way through your nose, stimulating the olfactory receptors and spreading to the entire brain, reducing the risks of brain decline.
Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. The biggest factor that causes dementia is age. As we grow old, our brain cells deteriorate and slowly dies. This causes the disability in performing fundamental activities such as retrieving memory, solving problems, finding words and soon.
Although it is a common disease, it is now preventable. It’s never too early to take preventive measures. Don’t let photos be the only thing that preserves your memories. Photos may be taken away, but your memories should not be.