"Crabbit Old Woman" By: Phyllis McCormack What do you see, nurse, what do you see? What are you thinking, when you look at me- A crabbit old woman, not very wise, Uncertain of habit, with far-away eyes, Who dribbles her food and makes no reply When you say in a loud...
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It’s ok Not to feel ok – By Sherry (one of our carers)
It's ok Not to feel ok. It's ok to feel low at times, It's ok to feel angry at times, It's ok to feel vulnerable at times, It's ok to feel tearful at times, And, It's ok not to be brave at all the time. All these feelings are part of me and I know I will feel ok...
A poem for Frances of “My wishes, Wants and Aspirations” -by Keren Mail
I want… To be near the people who love and know me well, Although remembering their names is starting to tell! Please be patient and smile or just be kind, I’m a positive soul, but it’s a testing time. A gentle touch or a kiss on the cheek, But try not to help me move...
Trapped in an Unknown World – Lisa Rutter
We come into this world with no worries We grow up and make many wonderful memories Then suddenly you learn about this terrible disease Dementia takes over your life And destroys everything you dreamed of Stealing your life and ripping apart the people you...
I WISH I COULD SNATCH THAT MONSTER AWAY – James Hale
I WISH I COULD SNATCH THAT MONSTER AWAY IT SEEMS TO SPOIL ALMOST EVERY DAY THAT MONSTER ALZHEIMER'S IS TO BLAME IT LURKS WITHIN MY DEAR WIFE'S BRAIN OH HOW I YEARN FOR THOSE YEARS GONE BY WHEN I COULD LAUGH AND NEVER CRY I FEEL GUILTY NOW OF WHAT I HAVE DONE TO THE...