Alzheimer's Disease

We all do it. Rushing around in our daily lives, oblivious to those around us. Sometimes I don't even look people in the eye when I speak with them -- or worse, when they are speaking to me.

This video was part of Newsday's series on Alzheimer's Disease and the lives it ravages. The husband in the video, Mr. Schreibman, is such an inspiration: patient, loving, and kind to his wife suffering from Alzheimers.  All the while he is taking care of her--and himself--in the midst of this horrible disease that eventually took her from him after 70 years of togetherness.  People like this inspire me and they are all around us. The next time you are at the grocery store or at the gas station and you see a senior citizen, stop for a moment, look them in the eye and be kind. You never know what, or who, is waiting for them at home. Or worse, who is no longer there. The fact remains: it's not easy getting old and we all will.

Comments

[Long term care planning doylestown]

Thank you for posting the link to the video. It was very inspiring. I've bookmarked your blog to read more later on!

[Frank Damon]

You are most correct. Everyone of us will grow old and eventually kick the bucket. The worst thing that could happen is to be alone when we're old. More than ever, we will need the love and support of our family and friends. Like the one on the video. It just shows the power of love and care, even to people with such serious diseases.