Kenny Chesney - While He Still Knows Who I Am - An Alzheimer's Tribute

In November 2011, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. From that day forward, I was determined he would not forget me ... or I him. Kenny Chesney 's While He Still Knows Who I Am is exactly where I am right now, unscripted. A tribute to all who are living with and dealing with Alzheimer's disease.

[bernardcohen]

My mom doesn’t know me anymore but she pretends she does that’s how beautiful her soul is

[lindahillman]

My mom is in stage 6 and lives with me. I promised my dad before he died I’d never put her in a home. I had to quit my job this year to care for her 24x7. There is no disease that is harder than this disease. My mom has been my best friend for 47 years and each day I loose a little more of her.

[tashalynn]

I've recently been diagnosed as being in the early stages of dementia...
This song moves me to tears tonight.

[mrfmrgd]

My Mom passed from this evil disease. Song made me cry. Ann 09.25.22 😢 I miss you Mom, your with Jesus now, being a RN to heaven. Thank you for all you gave to us. ❤🙏🏼

[kellyketcham]

If you haven’t been thru this pain... just know it's beyond what you can imagine

[johnkline]

My wife, Ann, is 16 years into Alzheimers and in the 3 years she has been in a nursing home I have spent 3 hours a day with her and we spend most of that time singing and praying with other residents. She can still sing all the words.

[jjones]

Wow! You can't listen to this and not cry. Beautiful and heartbreaking.

[camillematthews]

My dad was in the hospital, and pulled me aside and told me we ( his children) needed to take of his sweetheart, from here in out because he knew he wasn't going to make it. He made me promise we would never put her in a home, and we would let her just live at home and have her memories, and that I would help take care of her. I took my dads hand, kissed his cheek, and promised him. My parents had been married for 54 years very happily when he passed, and I wasn't sure mom would last long after him. Amazingly, she lasted 9 years, and with Dementia and then Alzheimers, and then hospice. I had worked in medical, and in journalism, but both jobs had to stop as the Dr. Said my mom needed someone with her full time or she had to go in a home. I reminded the Dr what my father had wanted if it was safe and possible. So I moved in with my mom, to help take care of her. She didnt like that term, so I told her we were two ladies taking care of each other.
She thought about it, and finally agreed.
Some days were good, and others were heartwrenching. I love watching these films, because they are relateable, and so sweet. God bless you all 🙏❤️

[wesleynash]

My grandfather of 82 years passed away with Alzheimer's he was there when I was born when i took my first breath and i was there when he took his last breath... It started with him not knowing how to operate the remote and he kept saying im sorry im sorry im sorry like he knew he was slipping and with tears in my eyes i told him dont be sorry its okay then he would take apart stuff and not know how to put it back together. The. He didnt know anyone to the point he was bed ridden and couldnt talk. If you have a loved one with this horrible disease spend time with them talk to them they took care of you do the same in loving return cuz they will need you more than ever. It may steal memories but the love is still there 💙

[stacyk]

I know others might disagree with me but Alzheimer’s is the worst thing that can happen to a loved one. You don’t only lose them in death but you lose them when they forget the memories or who you are. I just lost my beautiful mama and it’s horrible when your mama doesn’t know who you are. May God Bless all of us who has gone through this or had someone we love pass from this horrific disease

[kelliethompson]

My granny had Alzheimer's and my aunt put her in a nursing home. I would go visit her every day after work. I think she thought I worked there. She would know everyone of my sisters and cousins name but when ask mine she didn't know me. One day she was in the hallway when I walked up to her she said "There's my baby!" I started crying because I thought she recognized me after all. Then she preceded to say this to everyone that walked down the hall and giving them all hugs. It broke my heart, but then I realized oh well at least I am one of her babies.

[patricialenoir]

I lost my mom to this & it broke my heart to see her go thru this horrible disease. Love your parents while you have . Parents are a gift from GOD ! Beautiful song Kenny.

[sandymartinez]

Kenny I was diagnosed with Parkinsons in August my mind is already leaving me. God bless you

[bruceholmes]

I lost my Dear wife to Alzheimer's disease 4 months ago. I miss her every second of every day. I go from knowing she doesn't have this terrible disease anymore, to missing her like I will die myself.

[butterflygambler]

I work on a lock down dementia unit and we show our residents pictures of their family everyday as therapy. I care for my residents as if they are my parents. 🙏

[berniec]

I've been a big Kenny Chesney fan for about twenty years but I had never heard this song until this morning as I was driving my dog to her vet appointment. After the first several lines I realized what the song was about and I started bawling like a baby while I was driving. My mother is 91 years old and we've been wrestling with her dementia for the past 4 or 5 years. She was admitted to hospice this week. I'm driving up to Atlanta to see her again this coming week. This song just killed me... it killed me. Thank you.

[TheOldGunsmith]

my dad had alzheimers for 8 years before he died. he would walk out the front door and be lost . he eventually got so bad that my mom had to put him in a nursing home because she couldnt keep up with him. my wifes grandmother had it for a little over a year, before it took her. it may sound cruel to some but to me i hope once it takes hold of someone you love that it takes them fairly quickly rather than torture the family for years . i would not wish this disease on anyone but you do not know the sorrow it causes the family to see them suffer and be able to do nothing about it.

[arodri]

2021 and crying like a baby.. my rock, my anchor, my father that always loved me no matter what. Died without knowing who I was. RIP dad, 10 years and still missing you.

[jowilliams]

Beautiful song. My grandfather and grandmother suffered with horrible disease. Now my sister has been told she has dementia
It breaks my heart to know one day my sister won't know me. Prayers for all the families and victims of this horrible disease.

[leeomavuohrerhe]

I have two Aunts who passed away with Alzheimer’s disease. Any of diseases is hard, but I can’t imagine my loved ones not knowing me. My dad passed with COPD and cancer in his bones. I wouldn’t wish him back on this earth for one more day of the pure hell of fighting for a breathe or living with the pain. I live everyday with chronic pain and we just learn to accept the things we can not change. I believe that no one will leave this world without some cross to bear. I’m fortunate to have been raised in a Christian home and taught the power of prayer and lead to the cross for Salvation. I thank God everyday for sending his son to pay my debt so I might live.