Re: How can we gently convince old guy with Alzheimer\'s to quit playin
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This is a basic test of human decency you're facing. It sounds like Bill is an old friend to several of the (aging) regulars in the game.
To my mind, home games of this sort are primarily social. Anything and everything should be done to accommodate an old friend who has this sort of affliction.
At some point friendship, empathy and basic decency among friends needs to trump poker considerations.
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Very good post.
Never put him out of the group; that's just cruel and it will destroy what's left of his life. A smooth poker game is a whole lot less important.
Also, to bring the fun back to the game, you guys should be able to make fun of his actions and he should be able to laugh with you. Like when he acts out of turn or calls with the nut low, you guys should be allowed to laugh about it, and Bill needs to learn not to get frustrated about his own actions. That will keep the game fun.
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