Yes, it sure is sad that people felt as though they had no one to talk to. Thankfully my dad still has a few memories of him and his older brother (my dad's uncle) became like a surrogate father to my dad. My brother and I grew up with him in our lives as well. He chewed Redman chewing tobacco, listened to baseball on his console radio, and wore a flat cap. Spending time with him was like traveling back to the 1920's. I'll have to look more into meditation for Alzheimer's. I'm traveling down for my father's 80th birthday in late November and will have to teach him some techniques if I find any that look helpful. Thank you!