Whether you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or have a loved one fighting this disease, we hope these poems will remind you that you are not facing this alone. November is also National Family Caregivers Month. There are millions of people who care for their loved ones.

2023年1月27日 · Thank you to Dementia Friend Naomi for sharing this beautiful poem written for her mother who has vascular dementia. Naomi said: “I hope it will help those reading it as much as it helped me writing it.”

2018年3月21日 · Writing a poem about how you or a loved one has been affected by dementia can offer relief for both writer and reader. It can also provide a powerful insight into what dementia means for those living with it every day. For World Poetry Day, we had three poems from people affected by dementia, which we're featuring here.

A Dementia Friend by Sarah Merriman; Alzheimer's Journey by Ruth Murphy; Alzheimer’s Patient’s Prayer by Carolyn Haynali; At the Easel with Alzheimer's by Rachel Dacus; Do not Ask Me to Remember by Owen Darnell; His Funeral by Jeff Worley; I Am Still a Person by Judy Lauer; It’s A Long Goodbye by Anonymous; Lived a Life by Susanna Howard ...

"Remembering" by Emily Lemieux is a poignant poem that beautifully encapsulates the frustration and longing associated with Alzheimer's disease. The poem vividly describes the gradual fading of memories and the internal struggle of the affected individual:

2022年10月18日 · We reveal the winning poets from our 2021 Dementia together magazine poetry competition. Read their poems and why they stood out. Throughout her life, Megan has been impacted by dementia – with each of her four grandmothers being affected by dementia at some point in their lives.

2023年9月1日 · The following is a compilation of short poems, each capturing the myriad emotions and scenarios that dementia can evoke. These verses aim to resonate with caregivers, families, and even those navigating the haze of dementia …

Dementia poems provide comfort and understanding to caregivers, helping them to navigate the challenges of caring for someone with dementia. These poems can also serve as a way for caregivers to express their emotions and promote self-care in their journey.

2019年10月4日 · I wrote the following poem recently as I heard of someone else that I knew had passed away with vascular dementia and he was on my mind. Mum popped up in my dreams and I wrote it straight away when I woke up just feeling so incensed that another life had been taken, in this case prematurely in his sixties.

2024年12月11日 · Mysteries unravel in poems about dementia, captivating with poignant insights into the human spirit's resilience amid memory's shadows. Exploring poetry that delves into the intricacies of dementia, one is inevitably drawn into the rich emotions woven into each poem.