Dementia

As we age, our life is played back to us where we are reminded of how we rolled as a person. We reminisce. If that picture ain't pretty, one tries to blank it out. Generally, this is what leads to the onset of dementia.

Put simply, it's lights out for those that find their memories- if any- too hard to face. You can tell this is the case by the way those suffering from it, opt in, or out of consciousness. Like, leave when it's just them and their memories, or be in the 'now' when a fond friend or relative is present.

It's elective, initially, though total disconnect ensues soon enough.

So, if you don't want to 'lose your mind' and 'dribble/piss/shit' all over yourself in your twilight years, be a better person.

Be the person you could have been, even.

Make memories worth remembering. You'll live longer and go with a smile on your face.