Son Sings Duet With 90-Year-Old Mom With Alzheimer's And Millions Fall In Love With Their Harmonies

Sep 24, 2019 by apost team

Kelly Riding is a son that clearly adores his mother. Despite his 90-year-old mother suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, Kelly is still able to connect with her in an amazing way.

This debilitating disease attacks the brain’s memory and function, often prohibiting the patient from communicating with loved ones. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, this terrible disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the US. There is no cure for Alzheimer's and many patients are unable to care for themselves once they reach the later stages of the disease.

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Searching for a way to communicate and connect with his ailing mother, Kelly turned to the power of music to bring them together. In this touching video, Kelly's mom sits in a chair and begins to strum a guitar. Despite an ailing memory, the lyrics and chords come naturally to her. Kelly sits next to his mother and the two begin to harmonize together, creating a beautiful piece of music that is so much more than just the song. While Alzheimer's may rob its victims of memory and cognitive function, it cannot take away the love of music.

The song choice of "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" is especially touching because of the relevant lyrics that discuss the journey and healing that occurs after life on earth. Kelly's Facebook page has over 60,000 followers and is where he regularly posts videos of him and his mother engaging with music.

You will fall in love with this video. After you get the chance to watch it, be sure to spread the love to everyone in your social network. This sweet video will warm every heart.