Tag: World Alzheimer's Day

My Monday Metrical Musings #303

photo of a senior women sitting on a street
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Do You Recognise Me, Mom? Hey Mom! It's me again.I'm sorry I don't come more oftenIt's true that you live far away Yet is a 45-minute drive really far? But you're far not just in distance MomWhen I see you it's like you're looking to meOr through me? With me? Against me?But not looking at … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #303

How can I be a better son on World Alzheimer’s Day?

an elderly woman crossing the street
~ Kelbungy ~ 2 Comments

Her name's AG and she has Alzheimer's. She's also my 87-year-old mom. I've blogged about my strained relationship with her and my discomfort when around the elderly. I know that probably makes me Public Enemy #1. Certainly, it isn't something I bandy around like a badge of honour. For wasn't it one of God's Ten … Continue reading How can I be a better son on World Alzheimer’s Day?