The following is a story that could be anyone’s; it could be mine.
Have you seen my heart? Have you seen my mind? I’m not sure about yesterday and today is a blur as if I am in a rainstorm. I sometimes remember you then again you are the same stranger you were last week. It didn’t start out with me not knowing. I was once a vibrant nurse who cared for other Alzheimer’s patients. Now, I need help remembering the words I used for my favorite beverage, the street on which I grew up and a string of so many other words.
You can take me down memory lane, but that road is unfamiliar. At one time the memories brought me joy happiness, and absolute love, Now, I am not sure if I cared back then, because I don’t think I care now.
I look but I don’t see.
I try but I don’t succeed.
I cry but I have no tears.
I walk but I get nowhere.
I eat but I don’t taste.
I close my eyes, but I don’t sleep.
DISCLAIMER – I am a Registered Nurse, not a doctor and the information provided is from trusted resources. Should you need more information you can find them at the following references I have utilized:
- Alzheimer’s by Medicine X-USA on Facebook
- https://www.alz.org
- Alzheimer’ Disease Treatments https://www.aarp.org
- The 36 Hour Day by Nancy L Mace MA & Peter Robins MPH
- The Changing Brain by Teepa Snow MS OTRL FAOTA
- AARP – Dementia Resource Guide
- DailyCaring.com
- CDC.gov
- Medicare.gov
- Hadley Vlahos RN The In-between Unforgettable Encounters During Lifes Final Moments