This is a great article. I've just sent it to a bunch of friends. I've said for years "my disk is full."

As An R.N., a hop, skip & a jump from my M.D., Mr. Schappi (I dig your name, it's Happi) , I follow a lot of what you write & also write myself. Keep up the great work. You are so needed & besides, Dementia & Alzheimer's are not understood as we so wish. There is NO THING wrong with you , per me....

Sounds as though you've been hurt Dusty(?) I know older folks who display fear anxiety and sometimes moodiness because they can no longer do for themselves or know that they are in the final chapter of their life here. I can imagine that some feel desperate to be taken care of in their home and not by strangers. Most of the older folks that I've known are giving of their time and experiences. I am sorry if you have not had that experience.

That's my story, too, and I'm sticking to it.

Very interesting article. I will have to remember this one..:)