I think I am the person this conversation is about. I retired in 2015 to assist with my family with my youngest brother in Home Hospice. I have been a nurse since the mid seventies. My youngest brother was a dental surgeon in San Diego in a solo practice. He never married or had children. We moved him to the East Coast once he was diagnosed. I resigned my position ( VP for Nursing at the time of retirement) of 22 years with a company I enjoyed working for and with the patients and staff. However, my CEO and the Board of Directors understood the need for me to resign. I am blessed that God provided me the means to retire and ensure my brother was taken care of appropriately. With the help of one of my sisters, there was never a smell of urine or when people came over they always commented on "...you cannot tell there is a sick person in the house and the person in in the bed 24-7..". Your concerns and thoughts are interesting. Mae K.

My brother is no longer with us.We buried him in August. I want to return to work. To help people and for my personal being. To communicate with people. To learn something new. To keep my mind sharp as long as possible. Alzheimer is a debilitating disease. It is an offer illness. My brother graduated 5th in his class from USC Dental School. His mind is what caused him to retire in his fifties. I retired in Jan 2015 to ensure my brother would be taken care of properly. I am at peace now. I am ready to return to work.