Our seniors deserve our respect and love

[caseysmom]

I meant to reply to this earlier Pam, I volunteered at the bingo hall for my daughters gymnastics and I enjoyed the older customers so much, what is more interesting than someone who has lived all those year.

[kimlovescats]

I am now sobbing in tears as my mother slips further into dementia and / or Alzheimer's. My poor father is in some MAJOR denial and I don't know how much longer he is going to be able to care for her at home. One of the things she has always stated as long as I can remember growing up, was that she never wanted to be put in a nursing home! Sometimes we just don't realize how very difficult some illnesses are and that our loved ones often have no other choice. I know that my Dad is not only concerned about the expense but also about honoring her wishes!

Thank you for sharing this eye-opening poem.

Kim

[shepgirl]

Wow...this is one poem that I want to keep with a picture of my parents who are now gone. I want to make a copy for the nursing home where I visit patients during the week.