Debbie,

My sister sent that story to me. It hits home with us, since my stepmother is in an Alzheimer's facility, and my dad, having difficulties of his own, still gets over to see her daily. Her memory isn't as bad as the lady in the story. She knows Dad, she knows her kids, she knows me. He goes over there after he has lunch, and sits with her. If it is her lunchtime, he will feed her, since she is no longer capable of doing that.

My dad lives in an assisted living facility that is attached to her facility. It is a three minute walk from his room to hers.

I visited Dad for about 1/2 hour this morning. He was in good spirits, but stressed by the slow deterioration of his wife of 45 years. I wish I had taken a copy of this story to show him.

Gary