Dementia is Contageous (poem) by Patrick A Granfors on AuthorsDen

Dementia is Contageous
by Patrick A Granfors → (All Poetry by Patrick A Granfors)
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Mom has Alzheimer’s and lives in an assisted living facility. Her near term memory failed several years ago and her long term memory is fading fast. Every day is a new adventure. I recently spent a continuous few days with her bringing her here to Missouri and after a little while, I swear it’s contagious. This is for all those health care folks who deal with those in need

While I’m no doctor it is true And this may sound outrageous Time spent with mom and now I stew I’m sure that dementia is contagious Can’t find my keys to drive the car Not feeling too courageous Forgot what I was looking for I swear dementia is contagious What’s his name, what does he do? So much for business advantageous A stop sign I somehow ran through I know that dementia is contagious Left half my stuff in my shopping cart At least I didn’t get rampageous Not knowing why is not too smart I say that dementia is contagious With all the stupid things I do I feel a little bit umbrageous It might be time to house me too I tell you dementia is contagious Copyright 2014 Patrick A Granfors

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on March 14, 2014

yes a humorous look at a sad situation
budd

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 13, 2014

Dimentia is like Alhzeimer. I don't think it's contagious; but fun read all through. Thanks!

Sandie

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

As usual, you've taken a very serious subject and turned it quite humorous. My mother is also in assisted living. She has lost almost all of her hearing and has aphasia from a stroke that makes her verbal and written communication very difficult, but she is sharp as a tack with no sign of dementia… Just frustration and anger.

While I have some of those characteristics you mention, my helpers, through their association with me, have become very forgetful of late. My fervent hope is that they won't go off in the morning and forget to get me out of bed. ;-)

Ron

Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks

Made me smile Patrick. Thanks.

Reviewed by jude forese

just hope my dementia is smart enough to know when to stop growing ...

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

~Patrick~
Bought shirts for Keegan for Christmas ~ just found them.
Cute poem. Blessings to your mom.

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Tom poesyco.th@gmail.com

BEEN THERE !
DONE THAT !
AMEN... CUZ !!!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Hah! I am pretty sure I have at least the early stages of dementia, Patrick. I'm holding on and hoping before I am completely lost I'll be able to take charge of the situation.