Is there a worse disease?

Alzheimer-riddled Ron. He’s becoming more riddled all the time. A daily decline. Sad to see. He still walks. But less adeptly. Sometimes he falls. But still, we keep him active. Walking. With the attitude. Use it. Or lose it. Even though ‘use it’ may hasten the ultimate. Death. One rationalizes. Death better than living prolonged with Alzheimer’s. One almost yearns for Ron’s death. For his sake. For everyone’s. Alzheimer’s. Cruel and unusual punishment. Unfortunately, it’s becoming far too usual. Makes one wonder. Is there a worse disease?  --Jim Broede