BBNaija’s Uriel writes a heartfelt message to her mum who is suffering from dementia

Uriel Oputa one of the ex-contestants from Big Brother Naija recently touched the hearts of many – She shared a touching post about her mother – The singer and vlogger revealed her mum suffers from dementia Many do not know that ex-Big Brother Naija contestant Uriel Oputa’s mother is suffering from dementia. According to Wikipedia, Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person’s daily functioning. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which makes up 50% to 70% of cases. Uriel recently took to her Instagram page to write a touching message saying even though dementia wants to take her mother away; she will always be by her side.

See her post below:

“Even though your sick and you most times you are confused and scared you always support me,You follow me to work interviews and shoots. Even though you sometimes forget how to walk, I will always be your legs I will take you any where you want to go.. push you on your wheel chair fast or slow. Even though you can’t remember how to cook, mummy no need I learnt from the best I’m all you need that’s the truth. Even though you can’t dress or wash your self,mummy pls don’t worry every day is your spa day.. plus I love being your stylist. Even though you forget how to pray Your Amen is enough you raised a prayerful daughter. I love you sooooo much Even though Dementia wants to take you from me.. just know I have memories to last a life time. Happy sunday yaaay . Feeling blessed IN ALL GIVE Thanks My inspiration. Mrs Blessing Jerry Oputa.”

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Even though your sick and you most times you are confused and scared you always support me,You follow me to work interviews and shoots. Even though you sometimes forget how to walk, I will always be your legs I will take you any where you want to go.. push you on your wheel chair fast or slow. Even though you can't remember how to cook, mummy no need I learnt from the best I'm all you need that's the truth. Even though you can't dress or wash your self,mummy pls don't worry every day is your spa day.. plus I love being your stylist. Even though you forget how to pray Your Amen is enough you raised a prayerful daughter. I love you sooooo much Even though Dementia wants to take you from me.. just know I have memories to last a life time. Happy sunday yaaay . Feeling blessed IN ALL GIVE Thanks My inspiration. Mrs Blessing Jerry Oputa. Photography by @Derekchukwuphotography #dementia @Alzheimersresearchuk #Dementia #love #family

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