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Poem for Carers of those with Dementia

Perhaps he is aggressive; perhaps she is rude.
Maybe they are quiet, or subdued
You may feel nervous or even scared
with people whose minds are now impaired
But before you turn to run and hide
Look at the body with spirit inside.
Remember when they could recall friends & family
with no trouble at all.
Remember the love, the joy & tears
which you shared together throughout the years.
Now it’s gone, you can’t have it back.
Dementia has begun it’s ruthless attack.
Think of the families who struggle to cope
With the disease which offers so little hope.
Think of their anguish & their pain
When recognition has gone
And they try to explain –
I am your husband; I am your wife
Together we shared a wonderful life.
It’s hard to be patient, loving & kind
To a person who has such a muddled mind.
But it’s what they deserve & what we must give
Each & every day, for as long as they live.


Love & Hugs to all Carers you are truly Special People.

Thank you,Ingrid,that poem says it all perfectly.

I'm not a carer of anyone with dementia,but both my Dad and my MIL had it
before they died,and going to see them got progressively more difficult to cope with,particularly my Dad,as you never knew what sort of mood you would find him in.It is a really horrible,cruel disease which destroys the pathways in the brain,thus destroying memory,recognition of family,etc.
I'm terrified I'll get it,as both my father and his father had it,so I'm trying to keep my mind and body as active as possible.

Best wishes to all the carers of people with dementia,you have a very difficult job to do every day.

Margot.

We have 19 in our dementia unit ,and 19 in the residential ,which I prefer working in
Like that poem,it says a lot Ingrid