I think I would be my mother. My mom has Alzheimers and is in a care facility. If I could trade places I would be certain without a doubt that she is getting good care. If she isn't getting good care I could find a different place for her.

I am mostly in charge of my life and most of the time I have a good idea of where I am going and how the decision I make will turn out. The last time I felt out of control was about six weeks ago. I was in the recovery room after knee replacement surgery. Of course I was pumped full of drugs and I have been clean for four years as a recovering addict. I overcame by keeping in mind that these drugs were a necessity and with a lot of meditation.

Ten years older and hopefully wiser than I am now. I have been looking at nursing homes to see if one might fit me at 71. Things may change but right now and what I see in care today, I hope I just go in my sleep.