[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

I watched a special on this and they simply do not remember their spouse anymore.

Sandy is dealing with this in a very dignified manner.

[American_Centurion]

I know, I’ve had relatives with Alzheimer’s. It’s very tough if you don’t come to the understanding that they are no longer capable of being WHO you remember them to be.

[BOBTHENAILER]

I have early onset Alzheimer’s and I’ll be danged if I can convince my girlfriend that the nurse I met at the doctor’s office who diagnosed me, has given me a new lease on life.

[YankeeGirl]

I’ve also heard of the heartbreak of Alzheimer’s patients who can’t remember that their spouse is deceased. When they are lucid enough to ask for their spouse and are reminded that this spouse has passed away, it is like hearing this devastating news for the first time. Over and over again.

Many recommend just saying that the spouse is busy or couldn’t make it that day.

Very sad. I admit this story seems a bit voyeuristic, but it is also educating people to the real challenges this horrible disease brings to the whole family.

[N. Theknow]

Much better than coming downstairs to investigate an argument and be accused by your Father of being a bouncer in a speak-easy gin mill and watch him pack his saltines, Tobasco sauce and slippers and sit on the porch to wait for the train to come by to take him to his house.

[Ann Archy]

My question is, if they don’t remember their SPOUSES, how do they remember each other??