DO I HAVE ALZHEIMER’S?
“I am worried I am getting Alzheimer’s” my daughter said as she wrinkles her forehead at me.
“First, what makes you think you are getting Alzheimer’s and second, how do you even know what that is? I asked her calmly.
“Because I forgot what the word for losing your memory was today and someone said maybe I had Alzheimer’s.”
“You mean you forgot the word Amnesia?”
“Yes Amnesia. So do I have Alzheimer’s?”
“Do you realize how ironic it is you are worried about Alzheimer’s because you forgot the word Amnesia?”
“MOM, I am being serious what if I have it?”
“You don’t have Alzheimer’s I promise.” I tried to explain what Alzheimer’s was and eventually relief showed on her face.
But then…
“How do you get Amnesia?” worry was creeping back into her face.
“It is rare but sometimes it happens if you hit your…
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