09/21/2025
Most National Day's are for fun. Today is not one of those. Today is World Alzheimer's Day.
In my opinion, this is the worst disease ever. Not only does it rob a person of their memories, but it robs the entire family of so much more. The first time a loved one looks at you and has no idea who you are is the worst feeling you can ever imagine.
They don't understand what's happening. They don't realize they don't remember. They don't realize why you are getting frustrated with them. They don't want to make you angry or make you sad.
Take the time to sit and listed to the stories they want to share. Go through old photos...make notes on the back, not only to help them remember as the memories continue to fade but to help you remember when they are not longer with you to share those family tales.
Maybe some day we will understand why this happens to some and not others. Maybe we will find a way to prevent it. In the mean time, pray it doesn't touch your family. Pray for those families is has.