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Dementia

March 21, 2025 Matt Watson

You told me that story again,That same one you always tell, How no man lived past forty-nine, They all died but you were well. But this time when you told me itYou forgot how it should end.No, you couldn’t remember, It was all just a pretend. It showed me you’re slowly slippingAway, and well past before;You call it… Continue reading Dementia →

Posted in PoetryTagged aging parent, dad, dementia, grief, loss, old, old age, poem, Poetry

Dementia

November 27, 2024 Matt Watson

Author’s note: I am not sure why I have chosen to write this, except as a catharsis. I have no application, no lesson here. Only lament. If you like doleful essays, then read on. Perhaps you have had a similar experience. If so, please share in the comments. “I think your dad has dementia,” the… Continue reading Dementia →

Posted in EssaysTagged aging parent, alzheimer's, assisted living, caregiver, dementia, Family, grief, guilt, love, old

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