Rhyme & Reason - a reason to rhyme

Of  late I have been wary Of  looming issues - "mind", Names, recent locations, have Been difficult to find Not too long after happening, Where once, had memory great, I'm fearing that A lzheimers Is looming at my gate . Have cared for many clients Who suffered this disease, And while in their minds they were Okay, 'twas clear to see That words were just  not coming, Their struggle, hard to view, So trusting that compassion Will be given by you. Some of those clients, younger, Not ALL, pensioner stage, Though, mattered not to carer, Whatever, was their age. The loving care still given, Respect at all times shown, Empathy, sensitivity, As 'twas one of their own. So, if I repeat often, Events that come to mind, OR, get stuck with a few words That I just cannot find, That you'll show me compassion, Have patience, WITH me, laugh, Make light of situation, Not make me think I'm daft. Don't think of me a "burden" Prefer NOT, be this way, I ask for ...