TEN REQUESTS OF THE ALZHEIMER'S VICTIM

by Anonymous
(USA)

TEN REQUESTS OF THE ALZHEIMER'S VICTIM

PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH ME

Remember, I am the helpless victim of an organic brain disease which is out of my control.

TALK TO ME

Even though I can not always answer you. I can hear your voice and sometimes comprehend your words.

BE KIND TO ME

For each day of my life is a long and desperate struggle.

Your kindness may be the most special and important event of my day.

CONSIDER MY FEELINGS

For they are still very much alive within me.

TREAT ME WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT

As I would have gladly treated you if you had been in this bed.

REMEMBER MY PAST

For I was once a healthy, vibrant person full of life, love and laughter with abilities and intelligence.

REMEMBER MY PRESENT

I am a fearful person, loving husband, wife, father, mother, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle or a dear friend who misses my family and home very much.

REMEMBER MY FUTURE

Though it may seem bleak to you, I am always filled with hope for tomorrow.

PRAY FOR ME

For I am a person who lingers in the mists that drift between time and eternity. Your presence may do more for me than any other outreach of compassion you could extend to me.

LOVE ME

And the gifts of love you give will be a blessing which will fill both our lives with light forever.