What I didn't know about Alzheimer's

I knew it robs you of your memory. 

I didn't know it robs you of your strength.

I knew it steals your personality. 

I didn't know it steals your dignity.

I knew it destroys your brain. 

I didn't know it destroys your body.

I knew it leaves you without the power to speak. 

I didn't know it leaves your family powerless.

I knew there wouldn't be much I could do to help.
I didn't know it would make me feel so helpless.

I knew it would be hard to watch my dad succumb to it. 

I didn't know how hard.