The Alzheimer's Song

Alzheimer's

The song of the birds, I cannot hear,
The flowers I cannot smell.
I cannot remember the ones I loved,
And the things that I knew so well.

I cannot see the wondrous sights.
My eyes no longer can see
The setting sun, the stars at night,
The beauty of a tree.

I cannot cry, I have no tears,
And yet my heart is filled with fears.
I cannot speak as I did before,
My voice has faded away.
I'm in a world all of my own
I cannot even pray.

I know no difference between day and night,
Time means nothing to me,
I cannot tell the wrongs from right,
Oh, God, what has happened to me?

I long to feel the tender touch
Of someone to light the way,
Someone to lead me out of my world,
And turn the night into day.

I need a strong and gentle hand,
Someone who understands,
Someone who would guide me
Out of these strange and distant lands.

Written by......Fred. A. Das

Ten Warning Signs of Early Alzheimer's Disease

Recent memory loss that affects job skills......It's normal to forget people's names from time to time, but frequent forgetfulness is cause for concern.

Difficulty performing familiar tasks......Anyone can leave a button unbuttoned. But when someone becomes persistently challenged by buttons, or other tasks of daily living that most people take for granted, it might signal Alzheimer's.

Language problems......From time to time, anyone can have difficulty finding the right word. But for people with Alzheimer's, simple words present problems, and sentences can become incomprehensible.

Time and place disorientation......It's normal to forget the date or a destination. But people with Alzheimer's often feel lost standing across the street from their homes.

Loss of judgment......Anyone can fail to notice that an item of clothing is stained. But when someone dresses completely inappropriately -- wearing several shirts or mistaking underwear for a hat -- that's cause for concern.

Problems with abstract thinking......Anyone can struggle over balancing a checkbook. People with Alzheimer's forget what numbers are for and how to use them.

Misplacing things......Anyone can misplace a wallet or keys. But when someone puts a wallet in the refrigerator, or keys in the sink, that might signal Alzheimer's.

Changes in mood or behavior......Changing moods are a fact of life. But people with Alzheimer's often exhibit rapid mood changes -- from calm to tears to rage -- for no apparent reason.

Changes in personality......People often become more "crotchety" as they get older. But Alzheimer's often makes people paranoid, very confused, or fearful.

Loss of initiative......It's normal to get bored with daily activities. But when people lose much of their get-up-and-go, that's cause for concern.

This Page Dedicated To My Mother
Who Passed Away From
Alzheimer's Disease.

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