Tag Archives: caregiving

Not Even a Nurse

Posted on October 2, 2015 by admin

Not even a nurse Not even a nurse could do as well The little old lady teetered out of her room into the hallway. Call her Edna. Her clothes were askew, her stare intense. She was going somewhere and by … Continue reading →

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The Story of A Broken Shell

Posted on September 30, 2015 by admin

I See You © H. W. Bryce I see you in the stars, I see you in the trees I see you in each flower, I see your beauty every hour … I see your broken body– But I see … Continue reading →

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A Romantic Spill – Romance in a Care Home

Posted on September 25, 2015 by admin

A Romantic Spill Finding Romance in a Care Home She’s a romantic and always has been; To kiss and canoodle was one of her joys, She’d chase him around and around the old house Till he kissed her and gave … Continue reading →

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A Hard Time with Alzheimer’s – Dementia

Posted on September 23, 2015 by admin

A Hard Time indeed with Alzheimer’s Dementia Inspired by dementia poster on hard time with Alzheimer’s Dementia He Said, She Said — 5 She was wanting something He was having a hard time translating She said The mmm thingies… He … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on September 21, 2015 by admin

For Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients, memories are especially important. They are precious treasures. Don’t let them be lost. Share them often. You are their keepers. As I thought about this, I wrote this piece as a poem. It might be … Continue reading →

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Charisma and me

Posted on September 18, 2015 by admin

How Charisma Changed My Poem I literally stumbled into “How to be Charismatic” on LinkedIn Pulse – by clicking before the page finished loading. The little article is by Bruce Kasanoff, Ghostwriter. He writes: “Charisma is the elixer that few … Continue reading →

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Charm

Posted on September 16, 2015 by admin

To Charm or Not to Charm The thought of lining up a funeral home for your loved one is anything but charming. This is one tough son of a gun to handle. But charm or not, it has to be … Continue reading →

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