Nice post Rolo. After reading the responses, I felt compelled to chime in. My Mom passed away in Sept. 2012, after the five year steady decline that Alzheimer's causes. She went through the forgetfulness, the frightening realization that Alzheimer's was consuming her, two broken hips, and withered away into that catatonic state. Wherever she was in her mind, it wasn't a happy place. Alzheimer's is a horrifying disease. My thoughts are with you & your family. Stay strong & remember the good times.
~Joe~