Caridad Sanchez's son disputes sister's claim on their mother's condition
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Alexander Babao and Cathy Babao share conflicting views about their mother's condition.
On September 17, Cathy Babao, daughter of seasoned actress Caridad Sanchez, shared that her mother has been battling dementia or memory loss.
“My mother is fading. Day by day, week by week,” she said in an Instagram post.
Cathy also spoke about her mother's condition on her official website and said that she was very hesitant in making public her mother's condition until a friend advised her to simply write about it.
“Your Mom's a well-respected figure. No one will mock her for her dementia, your revelations about her going through it are sure to benefit more people,” she related.
But unlike that friend, Cathy's own brother, Alexander Babao, is disputing that claim.
On Instagram, Alexander said he was shocked by the article his sister posted because it was done without permission.
“I Alexander Joseph S. Babao, son of Caridad Sanchez Babao, was shocked by the article published by my sister which was done without permission, violating the privacy, legacy, and honor of my Mother,” he implied.
“My mom has a mild cognitive handicap that goes with aging. But it is unfair for her to be disrespected like this.
“Under my care, she remains very physically fit, a source of wisdom, strength, and blessing to me whenever we have our late night mother and son conversations.”
While he thanked the public for showering his mother with love and support, Alexander questioned the motives of his sister.
“I thank the public who continue to show their support, love, and respect for my mother. However, I question the opportunistic timing of its publication by my sister,” he concluded.
Alexander even posted a series of photos and videos of his mother looking strong and healthy while doing some sparring sessions at home.
Following the dispute, Cathy released another statement that said she never meant to disparage their mother's public image when she revealed her condition.
She explained, “There is nothing shameful about admitting that a loved one has dementia. It's a condition that afflicts a huge percentage of the senior population.
“In sharing my mother's story, my only motivation is to help other families understand, and come to an acceptance of their loved one's condition. I cannot overemphasize the importance of early diagnosis and acceptance.
“In families where there is no total acceptance, where family members are not on the same page, discord and misunderstanding are most likely to occur. Denial is only to the detriment of the person with dementia.”
Read her full statement below:
