2 Ergebnisse.

Supporting each other is key to surviving the twists and turns of life's journey. It's my hope that these poems will bring you optimism, reflection, and also a smile. My poetry is inspired by friends with the goal of celebrating lives and treasuring memories.

How does an Alzheimer's patient feel when they realize they are losing their grip on reality? What do they do to cope when past and present blur together? Although ficitonal, "Elderchild" draws heavily on my personal experience as my mother's caregiver to bring clarity to her gradual decline. In "Elderchild, " Rhea's first person account explores her terror as she realizes her cognitive faculties are degrading. As her Alzheimer's progresses,...