I'M NOT ME ANYMORE - an Alzheimer's song...

[Italianpride6795]

I wish i could say so much more to my grandfather before he passes, he was more of a father then my own, he watched over me, he raised me, he was my hero my strength and now to see once a great man in this condition, it hurts to see him like this, i wish i didnt lose him at this age when i need him most

[rickw]

Heartbreaking and beautiful.

[lassieleaguemom1]

Thank you for this song I am 42 mother of 4 teenagers two girls 20 and 18 and two boys 17 and 13..and my mother was diagnosed with dementia 3 months ago in that time she has gone from being 76 still working at restaurant cutting vegetables & stuff she was manager there for years. to being unable to remember the day, date,year, she can no longer count money my heart dies a little every day waiting for the day she wakes up and no longer recognizes me at which point I will be lost and simply broken

[MistyLove7]

My Nanny has this terrible disease too..She lived with us in our apartment for two years, but her disease progressed further, to the point where we couldn`t help her. Now she has forgotten all of her family members, and does n`t even know her own name or recognize herself in the mirror. Four days ago she lost the ability to walk and in this past year, and she can only say small words. Its breaking my heart. When my Nanny was diagnosed I got angry and bitter towards God.Its the hardest thing yet

[islandfreshman]

My dad is in stage one.. It is such an unfair disease.... He is a bloody legend, it breaks my heart to have to watch him fade away..

[larrycaning]

Oh Im only 11 and my meme is slowly going to die please pray for us.:(

[landoflansdowne]

@larrycaning

I will...

I will pray, and keep praying...

JL

[Cowcharge]

@larrycaning I'm so sorry, Larry. Enjoy her while you have her, and let her know you love her. She might forget your name, but she will still feel your love.

[Asphikenna]

My grandmother, grandfather and mother in law all have or are developing alzheimers...And my father has schizophrenia which can sometimes seem like alzheimers because he has lost all touch with reality. It's so hard to watch them go through this and not know what to do.

[landoflansdowne]

@Asphikenna

I am sooooo very sorry to hear that so many members of your family are being stolen by this terrible disease. I don't know about you, but as I watched my loved ones fade away, I withdrew and became very angry and bitter. If you are having similar reactions, promise me that you will PLEEEEEESE reach out to a support group. Make yourself go, even if you don't want to. None of us should face this kind of heartache alone.

Warmest hugs,

JL

[1961gj]

My fathers brother died of this at the age of 60..

[landoflansdowne]

@1961gj

It's difficult hearing that Alzheimers took your uncle so young. I hope you and your Dad are holdng up okay.

JL

[GwenJames97]

I would like to use this video for a presentation that I'm doing for my English language GCSE...is there any way i can do this?

[alterbridgefan99]

WOW!!!! "There's a thief running loose in my head. A thief who won't rest till I'm dead. Stealing my mind, one cell at a time, till I'm nothing." My grandma has had it for 19 years now :( She is a shell!

[basketcaseaz2ca]

Jerry -

My heartfet condoleces on the loss of your wonderful Mom.

I used to come see you play I go pick up your mother, we'd drink "rootbbeer floats" and cheer loudly. I met you via the "church" back in the early 80's. I still have the tape you gave me of your originals and just purchased a copy of the Travel Light CD. I always loved that song. Are you still performing in SoCal? It was a joy to find your music again. Wishing you all the best - Shawn (Ingram)

[1961gj]

@basketcaseaz2ca God bless you for being there. Gail

[redfornam]

my grand ma died from alzheimer's and this song touches me so much i think you should have 1 million views

[landoflansdowne]

@redfornam

Sorry to hear you lost your grandma to this disease. Cried like a baby when I lost mine. Angry, confused, scared and hurt - all at the same time. You probably know the feeling...

Hug her, and hold her in your heart...

All the best,

Jer

[lorettasaccount1977]

It is said that when an elderly person passes away, a library burns to the ground. All that is stored in their memory is lost in a moment's time. However, in some people's lives...that fire begins more slowly, until it gradually destroys the entire landscape. Earlier this year, my dad passed away at the age of 90. We watched him cope with an unwelcome intruder which kept devouring more and more space in his mind. This is a very moving song that captures the pain that of this disease. ♥ Loretta

[landoflansdowne]

Comment from: reedn101

What a tribute to your mother. You really put a face to this horrible disease. May God be with all whom it touches... I pray they find a cure. Wonderful song Jerry. Made me cry and cry!