To the Editor:Re “My Mom Showed Me Life With Alzheimer’s Is Worth Living,” by Stephen Gettinger (Opinion guest essay, June 10):I watched my mom disintegrate over a decade, the dementia robbing her of any semblance of quality to her days.
And I wonder, if and when it comes, will I deal with it with resignation or grace?
Will I be able to accept my fate and cherish what remains, or rail against the gods for robbing me of my essential being?
Watching my mom disappear from view was one of the hardest things both my sister and I could ever imagine.
Robert S. NussbaumFort Lee, N.J.To the Editor:The beautifully written and supportive essay by Stephen Gettinger about his mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s and his own diagnosis should be read by all families and patients facing this debilitating disease.
Persons:
Stephen Gettinger, Sinatra, Robert S, Nussbaum Fort Lee, Alzheimer’s
Organizations:
Worth
Locations:
N.J