Dignity and heroism

"Remember this, - that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life.” Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor

As I hear the news of the multiple tragedies in Japan: first a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, following by a horrific tsunami, followed by nuclear reactors malfunctioning, I am struck by the dignity and heroism that is broadcast to us. No looting, standing in long lines for food and water with patience for hours, volunteers helping each other with such things as bucket brigades for water supply. Handling such adversity with dignity, grace and heroism.

So, too, do many dementia caregivers handle the diversity and challenges of providing care to someone with dementia with dignity, grace and heroism.

My hat is off to all of you as well as those heroes in Japan.