Shereé Whitfield Opens Up About Her Mom's Alzheimer's Diagnosis: "Feeling Helpless"
The RHOA cast member took to Instagram where she shared a heartbreaking update on her mom one year after her father's death.
Shereé Whitfield has shared so much of her life and family throughout her time as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and now she's opening up about her mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Viewers have grown to know and love all of the members of the family, including Shereé's three kids — son, Kairo and daughters, Tierra and Kali — granddaughter, Mecca, and mom, Thelma Ferguson.
But, Shereé just shared a heartbreaking update on her mom's health and Alzheimer's diagnosis one year after losing her dad, who also was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, back in March 2023.
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Shereé Whitfield on her mom's diagnosis with Alzheimer's diseases
Shereé took to Instagram on March 12, to share a video of her mom smiling and dancing, where she revealed that she had been "dealing with a lot" in the wake of her mom's diagnosis and wanted to "bring awareness" to a cause near and dear to her heart.
"Alzheimer's and dementia is a disease that has affected millions of people worldwide," she wrote in the caption of the post. "As many of you know, my father passed away last March due to Alzheimer's. It saddens me that [this is] the one year anniversary of my father's death and this disease is also affecting a very close family member, my mom."
"This has been one of the most difficult experiences I have ever endured, especially going through this with close family members back to back and feeling helpless like there is nothing I can do but try to make them as comfortable as possible when of course that's not enough!"
Shereé then reached out to her followers, asking for tips and help during this time. "I have tons of questions [and] I am open to learning more about this disease and would love to know how you guys are managing it," she wrote in the caption.
Her followers and friends, including The Traitors Season 2 cast members, Mercedes "MJ" Javid and Tamra Judge, took to the comments of the post to share their support for her.
"Oh Shereé, I'm sending you prayers and love. This has affected my family and it's so difficult," The Traitors Season 2 winner, Trishelle Cannatella, wrote. "One day at a time."
"I went through this with my mom also," another commenter added. "The best advice I can offer is PATIENCE. This disease will turn the kindest person into someone you cannot recognize. Patience is key."
Shereé closed out her post with words of wisdom for her followers. "Please remember to tell your loved ones that you love them while you still can!"
Shereé Whitfield on the death of her dad in 2023
A little more than a year ago, Shereé revealed in an Instagram post that her dad passed away, sharing both new and old photos of him while writing the sweetest message in the caption of the post.
"So thankful for all the texts, cards, flowers, etc," she wrote. "My family and I really appreciate everyone who reached out. Always remember to cherish your family members and friends."
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