What should you do when a beloved family member who suffers from Alzheimer’s no longer remembers you? Anyone familiar with Nicholas Sparks’ literary masterpiece The Notebook knows how heartbreaking it can be when someone you’ve known your entire life hasn’t a clue who you are. Instead of trying to jog your grandmother’s memory with a detailed account of your shared life experiences, try rocking these pieces of statement jewelry instead! Stand out with pieces that say, “I’m JENNA, Grandma; the one who’s totally pulling off this rhinestone collar necklace.”
Vanessa Mooney Astrid Tassel Earrings (Nasty Gal, $45)
This great pair of earrings is a wonderful mixture of color and movement, reminiscent of your grandmother before the disease kicked in. She may need some help recalling all of her life experiences, but throw on these, and she’ll recognize her younger self and you in your funky, bold ear-wear. Your sister Amy won’t be the only one Grandma remembers when you sport these bad boys.
Champagne Collar Necklace (Amazon, $14.99)
When you were little, you and your Grammy would take walks to church and you would wear a little black dress with a white Peter Pan collar and Mary Janes. To cope with the heartbreak of these forgotten memories, try an updated version of this look with a nod to the good old days! She’ll remember you so hard that she won’t have any more memory left for Amy. Nice!
Faux Crystal Tattoo Choker (Forever 21, $3.90)
The 90s have returned and so will your grandmother’s memory when she sees this retro accessory embracing her granddaughter’s throat. The days you watched As Told By Ginger in overalls while she fried plantains in the kitchen will all come back to her. This fashion throwback will definitely trump whatever Amy’s doing to get Nana to remember her thirsty ass.
One of Those Nose-Ring-to-Ear-Cuff Things (Amazon, $9.49)
Amy was always the good girl and you were always a little out there, but Nana knew you were special. Remind her just how special you are by linking your earlobe to your nostril, and she’ll definitely link face to name. This piece of jewelry will go great with a loose tee, a pair of boyfriend jeans, and the affirmation of a love you thought had been lost to an irreversible, untreatable neurological disease.
Teardrop Earrings (Asos, $17.92)
Instead of shedding tears for the degenerating brain of your loved one, let them dangle from your lobes instead! You’ll be crying of happiness when your Grammy finally looks upon you with the familiarity and love that fucking Amy gets. These oversized earrings will pair well with the oversized love you’ll feel between you and your grandmother when she miraculously remembers your name in defiance to her cognitive neurodegenerative disease.
It’s easy to give up hope when a loved one who can’t remember who you are, but these accessories can give just the boost your grandmother needs to finally say, “Jenna, my beautiful and stylishly on-trend granddaughter!” These fashion-forward pieces will also take your mind off the inevitability of your own brain’s decline, something Amy probably never thinks about anyway.
