What if there was a cure?

This was sent to me by my daughter. It was reported on CBN. There is a video and an Adobe file that can be printed.

In My Mother's Eyes

Was looking for a song I heard on the radio yesterday and found this video. What a beautiful tribute. Click on the title and it will take you to the video.

She Calls Me Raymond

I heard this song on the radio this past week and thought of my mother and all those who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer's.

The Dash Poem, by Linda Ellis

This poem was read today at my Aunt Jeannie's funeral by her daughter-in-law. My Aunt Jeannie made the dash between the years matter.

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on his tombstone
From the beginning to the end

He noted that first came the date of his birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered the most of all
Was the dash between those years

For the dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a while.

So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

Alzheimer's on Facebook

If you are a member of Facebook you might want to become a friend of Alzheimers Withlove. It is full of information concerning Alzheimer's and wonderful but sad videos about people and the disease.

Memory Walk

If you would like to participate in the Memory Walk you can find the information for a walk in your area simply by clicking on the title Memory Walk.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. If you are able to be with your mother this year tell her how special she is and that you love her. If you are separated call and tell her. Don't let the day pass without letting her know she is loved.