A Living Eulogy: World Alzheimer’s Month reminds us to consider our elders, carers

My grandfather is a masterful storyteller, who can thread the needle with grace and skill. He knows the jagged mountains of central Pennsylvania as well as the veins in his hands. He is mischievous, bawdy and dryly funny. He loves a game of cards and ties the most beautiful flies. He rises early, works hard and is out in the meadows on the first day of hunting season every year. He taught me to hike, drive and swim.