The nonagerian took three minutes to put his slippers on, and moved to the washroom with slow, measured steps. The attendant reminded him that he had just been to the washroom, five minutes ago.
Did he? He is hungry and breakfast has not been served as yet. The attendant might claim that he has already had his breakfast.
Life is not easy on the borderline of life and sanity.
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Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia are not easy for anyone. Well done SSS.
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Thank you!
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I can’t even imagine the horror knowing the distance between those borders is getting smaller and smaller. A sad yet true condition for a great number of people.
Powerful 6.
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Thank you!
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So sad for this type of thing to happen and of course, everyone hopes it never happens to them!
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An uncomfortable reminder of what we may have in store. A poignant piece indeed.
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Thanks, Keith!
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So often true. But thankfully not always.
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Two words: ‘Ayiieee’ No, seriously can there be a greater horror that to have the world cast you lose, no longer keeping you a part of the passage of time that binds us all?
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The challenge is to stay relevant and keep everything in motion – your mind and your body. Don’t worry about what you can not control and embrace life.
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The toughest part is to stay relevant.
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We must be kind, we know not what others have in their minds
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A good reminder to be gentle with the elderly, as we may be lucky enough to join their ranks someday.
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I hope I am not lucky enough 🙂
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You lose you hair, you lose your teeth, you lose your eyesight and you definitely lose your memory often before 90. Welcome to the real world people!
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The challenge is to retain goodwill of the caregivers.
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Oldage is tough, tough for the nonagenarian as well as for the care-giver.
https://ideasolsi65.blogspot.in/2017/08/border-hope-and-homecoming.html
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Boy, that’s for sure–Great story, well done!
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Thanks!
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Most welcome 🙂
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That’s a tough border to navigate. Well told.
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Thanks a lot!
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The pains of life. Very well written, Reana.
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Thank you, Neel!
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