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