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A young girl of sixteen, with wings on her feet, Many nursing home residents spend a lot of time reading, so a Valentine bookmark may make someone smile well after the holiday ends. And I could proudly stand. As part of her Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance platform, CTKG Reese is encouraging Connecticut's fifth grade students to help brighten the lives of the state's nursing home residents. Samantha Reynolds is many things: entrepreneur, mother, wife, collector of great friends, and, yes, a poet. If not for the roots your elders put down,None of this would have been conceivable.So thank them for their love and care,Because with these gifts, anythings achievable! Entering your contribution is easy to do. I bless the writer! How life changes. Thank you for visiting "Poems about Elder Care.". Im listening to myself. And thank you, Linda, for sharing your poem and mom with us this week!! Then I pray, please Lord, take care of her for what else can I do? I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. Blessed are they who I saw on your blog that you recently read Michelle Obamas Becoming. What happens to a person is less significant than what happens within him. After being on a library wait list for two years, I finally got to read it. There's stuff I had and did. of her life. The fabric so old, like tissue, The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." -Henry Ford These poems about aging are meant to help when someone has to deal with someone who is older than them and get the opportunity to celebrate the special moments throughout life. I was shocked! I would've loved to hear your mom tell the story about her special day in 1952! The Old Peoples Home by Evelyn Sharp: This short poem follows an elderly woman as she visits people in a nursing home for the first time. The best poems about old people. ListenSo you've heard the story several times before If everyone showed a little compassion, I wouldn't feel this way. I Want To Go Home Take Me Home My father was locked in on an Alzheimer's unit of a nursing home. . So you've heard the story several times beforePlease listen very closely, oh don't try to ignoreThey were sons & daughters, moms & pops tooTheir care and well being is now trusted to youThey once had full lives, raising families and suchThey worked and fought battles not asking for muchNow that they're older and as hard as they've triedThey can't do the things they once did with prideHelp them be happy, compassion always chooseRemember, all will eventually stand in their shoes. Thanks to all who commented on last weeks post featuring ILLUSIONS: Poetry & Art for the Young at Heart by Charles Ghigna and Chip Chigna. Do not lose your patience with me. My own father died in a care facility. Linda Crosfieldlives in Ootischenia, at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers in South East British Columbia where she writes poetry and produces handmade books and chapbooks through her micro-press, Nose in Book Publishing. Wow! Mum's Green Light came on (as I called it) and she waxed lyrical about her wedding day. I look at the future, I shudder with dread. A worker barges in my room, As if it's no big deal. This is what my daughter wrote I am very proud of her, love daddy. As always, stay safe, stay home and be well. . Sung to the tune ofThe Sound of Silenceby Simon & Garfunkel. In a dusty, dark corner of a very old house, Just as her heartening words suggest, we must follow the lead of our wise elders by rejoicing in simple pleasures and cherishing each moment as it comes, with gratitude that its been given. The Elderly Lady by Edwin Arlington Robinson: This poem looks at the struggles facing an elderly lady who has lost her loved ones and struggles with dementia but still finds hope in the present moment and herself. I traveled, married, and worked long hours until I lost my health. JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. Our operating costs are covered by advertising, online store sales, participating providers, and senior care partners. Blessed are they Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and shaking hand. She looks back on her love for her late husband, who was a Confederate soldier, and how their relationship survived the Civil War. Here are 20 inspirational poems for the elderly to read and enjoy. Happy Valentine day 4). The symptoms you are showing. Don't try to make me understand. I have so many old and new memories this post evoked. know my ears today at the end of the play summarizes what I think of my mom. So open your eyes, nurses, open and see, Share your story! I have been in this "transitional care unit" at a long-term facility for four months waiting for release to a group home that never seems to come. Thanks for climbing aboard todays roller coaster, Joyce. never say The poems brought back memories of the time I spend visiting her. I do enjoy Linda Pastans poetry too. Ill have one of everything you can fit on my plate. Im grateful to Linda for sharing her poem and about Daisy. I'm now an old woman and nature is cruel; The line, backs hunched against the unkindness of time, is just *chefs kiss* lovely. Glad you liked the poem. Please convey my all appreciations to the poet for writing such a meaningful and purposeful poem. Im Old Enough to Think I Can by John Updike: This poem is a tribute to all the old people who refuse to give up on life and their dreams just because they are growing older. Glad your rehab is behind you and that youre doing better. Her when she was an adult and an unknown man standing beside her. To Age by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This poem looks at aging as natural and positive, full of wisdom and experience. Oh and my tears morphed into tears of laughter with the final images of Mr Cornelius and his furry friends hitting the bottles. My grandmother had dementia and she didn't respond to anyone. but me. She has seven chapbooks: Ways to Get to Here; Generation Dance; Etiquette; Whats Best for Us; Rodeo Nights;Lost in Ptzcuaro and A Walk in the Mangrove. I remember the joys, I remember the pain, Published by Family Friend Poems August 2015 with permission of the author. For the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. She took the pic and hugged it tightly as it was worth something to her. Can You Get Disability If Youve Never Worked. My face reveals my age. So true, Patti. We tend to shut them away Great! Please listen very closely, oh don't try to ignore I love everything about this post. What would I have doneIf it werent for you? From celebrating life until its end to giving thanks for what time remains, these poems commemorate the elderly in all their glory and remind us that we are never too old to enjoy life. 8, 9 In several states, the number of elderly adults is expected to at least triple . Let us visit again , Someone's caregiver ! but I am waiting to be found, I am a treasure THE POEM OF A CRABBY OLD MAN! 12. Published by Family Friend Poems March 2020 with permission of the author. "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. At a dull corporate event years ago, she noticed a lily that was bent over in a centerpiece of flowers. Published by Family Friend Poems September 2014 with permission of the author. Have your grandma recite one of these funny poems for senior citizens, or a poem about elderly in nursing homes. I do too, laughed the old man. No text to follow, no page marking needed. PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO. a purple edging, and your initial All rights reserved. For my young are all rearing young of their own, Now she returns with a tightly focused collection that never veers away from its subject matter: the inner-workings of a nursing home. Makes a world of difference for keeping spirits up. Im speechless and deeply moved. Thank You for sharing this, sometimes we need a picture into anothers life to more appreciate ours. With wrinkled skin and such gray hair? The young help to care for the old. I'm so embarrassed, and ashamed, that I'm doing this at eighty. I just love your poems - keep writing. 15. When I was a child, my home was a nursing home run by my parents. Late Fragment by Raymond Carver: Written by a man dying of cancer in his 50s, this poignant poem is a heartbreaking reminder that life can end, so its important to live every day to its fullest. KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. Has this poem touched me! When an elder speaks to you, try to focus and listen,Theres often wisdom in those words that you just might be missing. Were all just walking each other home. ~ Ram Dass. I took care of her as long as I was able; then was persuaded by the Authorities to entrust her to the Care professionals. Blessed are they who know my ears today Must strain to hear the things they say. And before her final breath, she called on to me by waving her hand to me and she tried to speak to me with a gibberish and weak voice, but somehow, I understood her. It reminds us to keep going and try our best, even if we fail sometimes. It urges us to reach out to our elders and help them with anything they need. Pondering by Sara Teasdale: This poem is a meditation on aging, looking at the love of youth, the energy and vitality, and what it feels like to be old. (WDRB) -- Just days ago, images of 80-year-old Carolyn Coulter were shared on social media, showing she had a black eye and other bruises after being in the care of a nursing home in . Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. It narrates the helplessness of a patient lying in any hospital very truly. And when I visit her, she really is a person too!!! When you see an elderly person looking for a place to sit,Get up and offer your chair so he or she can sit in it. Theres much to be said, especially in tough, unpredictable times, about treating each slow dance as your last. Poems about Growing Old Aging is a natural process of life. EVERY life, regardless of age, is PRICELESS. So maybe death isnt a funny topic or is it? Though Rose has since passed away I think she would be proud to know what a great inspiration knowing her had on my career as a full time writer of Poetry & Prose. Yes, you cant take your eyes off the bears for a minute! Ronald Doe, Meaningful Poems Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Why not start a Read-Aloud Readers Group activity at your facility; a Book Club with a . I will lock them up together and throw away the key. It is sad to say that some people do need this sort of reminding but the caring caregivers never get mentioned. Then open your eyes, nurse; you're not looking at me. I haven't got a clue. My faltering step and shaking hand. Blessed are they who In any case, I find the stories and memories elderly people share truly delightful. Remember by Christina Rossetti: This beautiful poem looks back on a life well lived and urges the reader to remember all the good times, even as they get older. And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.. Memories! There are many poemsabout elder care and/or the elderly. Emerson urges us to embrace getting older instead of trying to fight it. Share your story! I really hate to say it,But mymemorys starting to go.Im occasionally forgetting names,And other things I used to know. I am thinking to hang a framed copy of this poem in every ward to sensitize the staff working there. They carry dolls about with them, mostly rag-dolls, I suppose so they can't injure . Here I lie in bed again, Awaiting my next meal. Once more a session of the poetry writing workshop at the American Nursing Home on Avenue B near Fifth Street had begun. Im loved, respected and not alone. My folks are in a nursing home, quarantined in their rooms, and have still somehow managed to contract covis-19 although they are asymptomatic, which is good, they have no way of chatting with the other residents or enjoying any visits, so I hope things are able to get back to normal by the end of the year. He has worked in Indian Railways for decades till when he retired in 1992. When you see me sitting quietly, The poems we publish via ourUnicorn Bay Pressimprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems calledSpoken Word. Thank you. Every word described my Mums stay in a Care Home.she passed recently. At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, The term 'care' is used loosely. One day my dad was hunting, from his favorite hunting stand; In a dusty, dark corner of a very old house. Really, no kidding.I must use my walker carefully.I must aim it true and walk straighter than my roommateWho is trying to beat me to the crafts table.I must get there first and grab all the beads and plastic lace before she does. These are all delightful memory-jogging poems, each of an acceptable length for seniors to listen to without losing interest or focus. So lovely, to touch hearts. 20. Published by Family Friend Poems October 2020 with permission of the author. aside without looking at the young soul within We will one day be there, too! ~ Posted by permission of the author, copyright 2011, 2020 Linda Crosfield. Thank you so much. Warning by Jenny Joseph: This poem starts lighthearted, looking at all the things an old person can do that a young person cant get away with. Caring for the elderly can be a daunting task. I have tears in my eyes as I read your post, Jama! Mr Cornelius says so. Raised in a rural community, most relatives and friends lived on farms. She finds herself drawn to them and overwhelmed by their heartbreaking stories, and she vows to help them in any way she can from that moment forward. for every afternoon at two-fifteen. Glad you enjoyed the post, Janice, and congratulations again (sent you an email)! Dear Angie, in summers that have been; Those things that meant the most to me Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes? Dementia is so hard on families. You can find some funny poems to senior citizens here. I guess theres lots of symbolism there . And I wont have to talk to my mother-in-lawIf I cant remember to call.Her memory is even worse than mine,So she probably wont miss me at all. I can remember when I wore you Let us visit again , Living TreasuresLiving Treasures Do not ask me to remember.Dont try to make me understand.Let me rest and know youre with me.Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. (5). Do not include food, candy, or other care package items with your cards. Next time my light is on, come and see if I'm OK. And what about my weekly card game?I just might forget that too,So Ill just wait Ill umWhat was I about to do? Published by Family Friend Poems October 2019 with permission of the author. With bathing and feeding, the long day to fill. Of the mostly forgotten many Now the poem is even more meaningful. Brought me to tears. Share your story! Cant see her in person. Published by Family Friend Poems February 2019 with permission of the author. P.S. It conveys the message so realistically to all the nursing and other para-medical staff to be compassionate while looking after the patients under their care. Skinny fingers clawed in monstrous shapes, Churchgists.com covers prayers, spiritual meaning, bible verses and dreams interpretation. Not to be forgotten, devalued, discounted or sacrificed, but revered, respected and treasured. Reading this poem was very heartfelt and personal. You might also like to read: 40 Positive Alzheimers Quotes. No hugs. All rights reserved. Why should you trust Family Friend Poems? At twenty-five now, I have young of my own, Its a lighthearted look at aging and a reminder that we should always find happiness wherever we can. 'Tis jest to make old age look like a fool. is 92 and I hope she makes it to her 100th (and beyond!). If you are looking for free poems for seniors, or funny poems for elderly to share with your loved ones, this website is right for you. They were sons & daughters, moms & pops too Every afternoon at two-fifteen they come, Now my mother is in the same place and shes turning 100 on June 3rd. Poetic Exchange Between a Patient and Nurse. Help us build the most popular collection of contemporary poetry on the internet! distributed to every nurse in the hospital. Touched by the poem? Thanks for joining the celebration, Kathy. Happy birthday to Daisy! to assemble in the great room for tea. Glad you enjoyed the poems and art, Karen. I said to the young care worker. she may not appear to be living in your time; but she is living in her time.. A very moving poem which had me in tears as I typed. I can feel the pain in every stanza. That's why I loved you're poem. Too Long for those who Grieve. Signs of wisdom won:Silvered hair, a wrinkled brow,And a peaceful soul. Just a little knock. with a cheery smile FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) A Florida judge rejected a prosecutor's impassioned plea Monday, saying he would not reconsider his acquittal of a nursing home administrator in the overheating . She died at 102 in 2012. They should be cared for with dignity and respect just like it was your mom or dad being cared for. I press my light to see a face, Or just for company. Visit bentlily for more. Click the button and find the first one on your computer. Great! Where this is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light And where there is sadness, joy. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. 1. Out of all the caregivers I've worked with (and I've worked with many) only a handful could have done with reading this poem and others like it. I may be sad, I may be blue. But I'm well aware of everything, and also every sound. I wrote this at Christmas. acknowledgement for what they do. as precious and having. Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. I'm sorry I couldn't hold it, I didn't know what to do. holding their lips this Thank them now while you still have the opportunity. Get the Poem of the Day delivered right to your phone! Samantha goes by the pen name bentlily to remind her of the purpose of her poetry. world, is now the author of this simple, yet eloquent, poem traveling the world I asked my mother "how will I know when to leave?" "You'll know," she told me. Who need me to guide and a secure happy home. The old lady's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the I can't turn it in for a refund, 3. by Internet. Mom and her cohorts its good to hear of those cherished friendships forged in assisted living places/care homes, etc. And I think of the years and the love that I've known. Later, when You walked past my light, what am I to do? Some poems are written by the elderly themselves while others are written by caregivers, whether family or professional. Dont Quit by Edgar Albert Guest: This poem looks at the theme of not giving up, no matter how old you are or what difficulties youre facing. Share Your Story Here. Encourage Your Elder's Faith and Spiritual Life 4. This is my walker.There are many like it, but this one is mine.I must cling to it as I walk through the retirement home.My walker, without me, becomes a place to hang my clothes.Without my walker, I will fall down. Published by Family Friend Poems December 2010 with permission of the author. They enjoy this ritual And I would give it to her. But maybe I can use thisTo get out of things I dont want to do,Like mowing the lawn and washing the car,And scrubbing the toilet too! I see the sadness in your eyes, That used to be her mind. You have spent your whole life sharing and giving love. Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. And seeing such pictures also helps build empathy and compassion. When you see an elder anxiously trying to cross a busy road,Help him or her across; youve no idea of the gift youve bestowed. Inspirational Quotes For Elderly In Nursing Homes 1. I hope you write more about your grandmothers and great aunts whether in poems or book format great way to preserve their legacy for your grandchildren. Who dribbles her food and makes no reply cookies and squares that break up a day, Once void of all its Autumn hues, Do you have some pictures or graphics to add? They each Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon. Several other dates also had the same reaction. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a3df304ca16aea585d5161f054c741f9" );document.getElementById("e218d56cc5").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Advice to My Son by Patrick Kavanagh: This poem is a letter from a father to his son, giving him advice on living his life. It is genuinely a beautiful poem depicting the harsh reality of life that many of us don't really know how to handle the unwanted changes that old age brings with it. All rights reserved. We're all clocks just trying to keep up with time, knowing full that in the end, time will win. I imagine your memories are a mixed bag of good days and bad days when you visited your mom. The poems we publish via our Unicorn Bay Press imprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems called Spoken Word. I think of the years .all too few, gone too fast, Late October by Stanley Kunitz: This poem celebrates the autumn season and all the beauty that comes with it and looks at the inevitability of time passing and things coming to an end. Its a reminder to appreciate every moment we have, no matter how brief it may be. Im also starting Elton Johns autobiography as well as Carly Simons new book. For example [my poem] would show as my poem on the Web page containing your poem.TIP: Include your best thoughts in your first paragraph. It may help their caregiver make it through one more day. When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple by Jenny Joseph: This fun poem looks at all the things an old person can get away with that a young person couldnt, like wearing outrageous clothes and saying whatever they want. And I'm loving and living life over again. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Can't see her in person. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RopKTL3fnDk. In the United States, the number of elderly adults over 65 is projected to grow from 47.8 million in 2015 to 87.9 million in 2050 as the Baby Boomer generation ages past 65 years. We tend to shut them away JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. . It encourages us to look at all aspects of life with gratitude instead of regret or fear. One always lives in this Will I slowly wither like a leaf Just my thoughts. This is about life altering experiences. Maybe one of these poems has touched your heart or even inspired you to write an original poem of your own. The name bentlily is a daily reminder to find joy by noticing the ordinary details of her life. Here I lie in bed again, Awaiting my next meal. Thank you for introducing me to two wonderful poets. Daisy is a beacon of hope and light this week. Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon. 16. You know youve become a senior citizen when: You hear more fromthe AARPthan your own family.Your body makes more snaps, crackles, and pops than a bowl of Rice Krispies.Instead of tasting the Skittles rainbow, you swallow a rainbow of medications every day.Your refrigerator now contains more cans of Ensure than beer.You cant remember where you left your car keys, but then remember you no longer own a car. When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. This is a remarkable poem. Lack of it is not conducive Mr Cornelius begs to differ. And the art!!! But it can also be one of the most rewarding and moving experiences that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. She died at 102 in 2012. Click the button and find the first one on your computer. When will they learn? This was a lovely poem, I thought of my husband when I read it, he has been in a vegative state for 10 years and I often wonder whether he knows what's going on around him. 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