Hey gang, Sorry I haven't been active in the forums. This is to the responses that I am receiving in e-mail and IM's. I had to get me an apartment closer to my mother. She has Alzheimer's and I had to put her in the nursing home about 7 months ago. I've been spending a lot of my time with her as she remembers me but forgetting a lot of things quickly. This puts life into perspective as always family comes first. Maybe an informational App on Alzheimer's Disease will come soon and for caregivers. Let me leave you with this thought: Life takes a person on a long highway, in which, a person might take a bypass but evidentially we all arrive at the same destination. LA

I am sorry to hear your mother has Alzheimers, I can only imagine what you both are going through. I hope the road ahead is not too bumpy. Sincerely, Greg

Hey, my grandmother also had the Alzheimer's, the very best for you and your family. Cheers. Miguel

Sorry to hear that mate. Best wishes to you and your family.

Make sure you let us know if there's anything we can do for you. We'll be keeping you and your family in our prayers. Mark

Thank you @Ledbelly2142, @MadRod, @raveyd, and @GoNorthWeat! Many prayers needed! LA

Hey @LA, Lots of similar stuff going on here as well. Here for you buddy. Looking forward to finally meeting you in St. Louis LA!! cheers my friend! ian

Here for you too ian@buzztouch and thank you! LA

Sorry to hear @LA. I wish the best for you and your family during this difficult time. My friends father was recently diagnosed as well with the same and she took it hard. Be strong!

Hey LA, wish you a lot of mental and physical power to hold on. There are always things that matter more than other things. Will see you again when you have more time for the Forum. Take care, Frogman

All the best to you and your family. Its a tough disease but you all will make it through.

Thank you @mysps, @Frogman, and @jvalley! This disease is very difficult, not just for the loved one, but for the caretaker and family members. LA

Best wishes to you and your family @LA. Always here buddy :-)

I was wondering. Hope things look up; yell if I can do anything! Cheers! -- Smug

I hate it when I double post... Cheers! -- Smug

Thank you @Mr stuck and @SmugWimp! Buzztouch is not just a great community but an extended family! LA

Hello, a while ago I read a wonderful book. It is from a German autor and I don't know if there is already an English version. His father has Alzheimer and he tells about...... I put in a little description........all the best......Sandra If you lose your power of thought, what kind of life is that? In this deeply moving book, Arno Geiger tells the story of his father's life - the story of a man whose vitality and wit cannot be vanquished by Alzheimer's. An old man is gradually losing his grip on life, his memory and orientation in the present dissolving piece by piece. He has Alzheimer's. "As my father can no longer cross the bridge into my world, I have to go over to him," writes Arno Geiger, and so, with an open mind, serenity and affection, he begins his journey to become re-acquainted with his father. Up close, he recounts the past that his father has forgotten: born in 1926 the third of ten children, his parents peasants in Wolfurt who own three cows, an orchard and a field. At the age of 18 he goes to war at the Eastern Front, at 19 he is a POW in a military hospital, then starts the arduous journey back to his home, which he is never to leave again. Arno Geiger strikes up a new friendship with his father; he remains at his side for many years, listening to his words that are only seemingly meaningless and often full of wonderful poetry, and discovering that he has not lost any of his wit, charm and self-assurance. Arno Geiger has written a book that is awash with light, full of life, and often very funny, despite the underlying tragedy. And we begin to understand: whatever happens, a human being remains a human being with all their past, their individuality and dignity. A wonderful, one-of-a-kind book about a life that is still absolutely worth living.

Let us know when you're sad and when you're glad -- for we are always here! :-) -- Niraj

Thank you @Itsme45 and @Niraj Shah! @Itsme that is a wonderful description of the book. Just that part brought tears to my eyes! LA

Hey, Best wishes and prayers also from here. Good News...