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If Alzheimer's Could Speak
The following thoughts have given me great comfort many times during years of care for my wife who is in the later stages of Alzheimer's Disease. It is from Tara Reed who graciously gave me permission to show it here.
Talk to me...I can hear your words and they still touch my soul.
Smile at me...My eyes can see you and feel your heart even if I don't remember how to smile back.
Hold my hand...I can feel your energy when our hands connect. It makes me feel safe and less alone.
Love me...My heart can feel your love even if my words can't express mine.
Live your life...Help me on my path but don't press pause on your life. Be the vibrant person I know & love.
Trust the process...I know this is hard and not what we planned but trust the process. We can't control it but we can choose our focus. Remember the good times, know that I am OK and that you are in my heart always.
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Even when he doesn’t know who I am, I know who he is. He asks me where I am, by name. I tell him the one he’s looking for is younger and prettier, and she’ll be here soon🤪
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3 ReactionsThank you! I love your sense you of humor!!
Actually I haven’t experienced his not knowing me and I hope it doesn’t happen, and yet, if he forgot me, it would be easier to give him the care he needs. He has heart issues and Dementia and possibly Alzheimer’s and one day I won’t be able to take care of him. He is very adamant about going to an institution without me, but so far I am not eligible. Without me with him, he would not do well. I’m not bragging, that’s just the way he thinks. I would still visit him because, as another member reminded me, I still know him! That is such a truly comforting thought!
And the most important thought of all for: “what if he doesn’t know me?”
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