One of the guys in the deer camp next to ours did the long slow slide to death that is Alzheimer's. I see these guys for a week a year and it was hard on me. Imagine what it must be like for his family? To see a man you know personally, who you've shared a cup of coffee with out in the woods, swapped stories with, played cards with, and enjoyed spending time with, slowly sapped of his strength and dignity like this is excruciating. My condolences to those involved.
Blessed be the caregivers.
