I work at an Adult Day Care Center, 75% of the participants are over 70 years old and many of them have alzheimers.  There is a poem that we have hanging on the wall that I really like I wanted to share with you.

             Do not ask me to remember.

             Don't try to make me understand.

             Let me rest and know you're with me.

             Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.

              I'm confused beyond your concept.

              I am sad and sick and lost.

              All I know is that I need you

              To be with me at all cost.

              Do not lose your patience with me.

              Do not scold or curse or cry.

               I can't help the way I'm acting,

              Can't be different though I try.

              Just remember that I need you,

              That the best of me is gone.

              Please don't fail to stand beside me,

              Love me til my life is done.

                                       - Author Unknown -

       From Coach Frank Broyles 'Playbook For Alzheimers Caregivers'