A heartbreaking truth behind a viral note written on a whiteboard in mom's main room

A touching note written on a whiteboard sparked a moving discussion about the tragic realities of loving a person with dementia.

The list, written by a daughter to her elderly mother, contains reminders such as "you did not annoy anyone" and "you owe nothing to anyone."

The sign was placed where the woman would always see him at the first hour.

And according to experts, this is a good way to rebadure those who suffer from memory loss.

Sharing the list on Reddit, the message reads: "A simple white board left in his field of vision in his living room has helped reduce anxious and constant phone calls."

Many people commented that the list, which would likely come from Australia, was "heartbreaking" and "sweet".

Most importantly, the sign triggered an open and honest conversation about the difficulty of living with someone with dementia.

One of them said, "This is striking near our home." During the last years of my father's life, we would have conversations like this one, where he would worry about these things."

Another said, "Wow, so powerful, such simple statements, but the very fact that this girl took the time to write them shows how kind and caring she is.

"What a lucky mom."

A caregiver wrote, "It's both gentle and heartbreaking.

"Having worked with many patients with dementia, I have noticed the constant worry of some of them and would not wish it for my worst enemy.

"I've written notes for patients very similar to that, it helps."

The complete list of brainstorming messages for her mother with dementia is available here:

– Your meals are paid

– You're okay

– You do not move

– No one else moves

– Keep drinking, it will help your memory

– You owe nothing to anyone

– You did not upset anybody