How to Prosper as a Private Hire Caregiver. I always asked myself how I would want someone to treat my parent if I could not be there. These poems are sure to bring a smile to their faces and remind them that they are still valued members of society. 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. Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; I look at the future, I shudder with dread. Its a reminder that every day is an opportunity to grow and learn something new. A crabby old woman, not very wise, Anyone who keeps learning stays young. Nursing homes have been in the news a lot lately. Is it any wonder why residents prematurely die or end their lives by their own hands. The line in Samantha Reynolds poem I am the standing ovation Too Swift for those who Fear, Lets show our elders we respect and honor all that theyve lived through.Dont forget that if were lucky, some day well be elders too. Confronting this reality is the beginning of a healthy relationship to life, aging and death. Either each resident is given a copy of the whole poem, or the poem cut up into verse and one verse given to each resident. At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. Makes my blood boil. As I do at your bidding, as I eat at your will. That falls upon the earth? of all that I have seen Thanks to all who commented on last weeks post featuring ILLUSIONS: Poetry & Art for the Young at Heart by Charles Ghigna and Chip Chigna. A baby bear bowl full of porridge in the morning with powdered sugar sprinkled on top. I have so many old and new memories this post evoked. You guided me when I needed help.You reprimanded me when I needed discipline.You comforted my heart when it was broken,You rejoiced with me when I found success.You were there for me in moments big and small. 15. Readers Theatre is where participants read a play script, each actor takes a role and reads the lines of that character. This poem really hit home with me. Later, when Happy birthday to Daisy! Now she returns with a tightly focused collection that never veers away from its subject matter: the inner-workings of a nursing home. (That last image of the bears made me whoop out loud and startle the birds.) Upload 1-4 Pictures or Graphics (optional). Sorry to hear that they tested positive for the virus, but what a blessing that they are asymptomatic. It urges us to reach out to our elders and help them with anything they need. Click here to upload more images (optional). Living Treasures My own father died in a care facility. A woman of thirty, my young now grown fast, I will. My bones are stiff and achy, I hear you say I'm contracted. Is that what you're thinking? I'm sorry I couldn't hold it, I didn't know what to do. A stranger looking back at me. 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. It reads simply but really packs a wallop, doesnt it? 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. It is sad to say that some people do need this sort of reminding but the caring caregivers never get mentioned. Now this favorite spot of Daddy's was as unique as it could be, And I'm loving and living life over again. And care for me in loving ways. Here she is: Have you ever seen such a beautiful face, such a wonderful smile? And then you continue looking for those darn keys.You confuse your pets names with your kids names.You have the number of your local pharmacy on speed dial.You recognize the person youre dating in an Old Masters painting at the art museum.You think you just got the hang of video chatting only to realize youre watching an old insurance commercial with Alex Trebek. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. On a first read-through, it is alright and delightful to stop at the end of a verse for some discussion if the verse triggers a memory for the reader or another resident. I traveled, married, and worked long hours until I lost my health. The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew By And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. We collected the best and most funny senior citizen poems for church online. And when I visit her, she really is a person too!!! I'M STILL HERE My face reveals my age. Check out this collection of funny poems for seniors. Mr Cornelius begs to differ. Just type!Your submission will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. There's also soo much love in care homes and caregivers really do care regardless of the simple few who give this profession such a bad name. The young help to care for the old. And accept the stark fact that nothing can last. The times that you are knowing Published by Family Friend Poems September 2017 with permission of the author. When I stumbled upon this lovely poem by Canadian poet Linda Crosfield recently, I couldnt help but view it through the lens of the pandemic. Life gives everyonechallenges, especially as they grow older, so why notjoke arounda bit and look for the humor in each situation as it comes? seem to know to assemble in the great room for tea. When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. A bride soon at twenty -- my heart gives a leap, - Louis L. Mann 3. I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. Five stars and many thanks for your poem, Im a Person, Too. Im a CNA/HHS with 25 years experience in eldercare. Lenny LiannesABCs of Memory, is a collection of poems containing memories of 20th Century Americana, that will trigger memories in any elderly group. . Im loved, respected and not alone. As it turns out, though, there was a bright spot, a glimmer of hope. I went and opened her chest containing some old artifacts and took out the one picture that she would always see before she slept. Raised in a rural community, most relatives and friends lived on farms. Not to be forgotten, devalued, discounted or sacrificed, but revered, respected and treasured. Thank you so much for writing this poem. I saw on your blog that you recently read Michelle Obamas Becoming. How life changes. So finally I'd get the chance, to say what I want to say. Published by Family Friend Poems March 2020 with permission of the author. Dream of a Young Man by Emily Dickinson: This poem reflects on the joys and struggles of getting older, and it looks at the loneliness that many elderly people experience in old age. To My Old Age by Margaret Sidney: Written by an author who was 70 when she wrote it, this poem is a heartfelt tribute to growing old. When will they learn? Next time my light is on, come and see if I'm OK. This poem has touched me. nurses and their aids throw up their hands screeches and moans rolling eyes and amputees chains and bonds invisible around each neck nails each retiree to bed and floor's vomit crumbs of breakfast dancing on the aged beards nonstop ambulances with reeling red and blue bulbs no guests dare the trip inside barred by mind and smell After being on a library wait list for two years, I finally got to read it. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. What had been a tedious experience was suddenly a profoundly energizing moment. Warm greetings on the occasion of Valentine's Day. 9. Youve reminded me to pull her book from my shelf to reread. 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! We're all clocks just trying to keep up with time, knowing full that in the end, time will win. of my journey, HAPPY, HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, DEAR DAISY! Her when she was an adult and an unknown man standing beside her. Its the last dance, and theyre saving it Please click on my Home Page to go to other helpful links on Eldercare. The Old Mans Comforts and How He Gained Them by Robert Southey: This humorous poem tells the story of an old man who is content in his later years because he has learned how to enjoy lifes simple pleasures. PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO. Blessed are they who Off my soapbox now . I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. Where the residents such as dementia and Alzheimers sufferers, inNursing homes,Elderly Care Facilities,Retirement Communitiesare not able to read the poems by themselves, a facilitator or presenter is needed. What happens to a person is less significant than what happens within him. My aging husband, who just turned 70 in October, still takes his grandsons out bowing and hunting ever year. I will remember to always stay kind to the patients and give them my time to keep them happy. Common Mistakes: the word "i" should be capitalized, "u" is not a word, and "im" is spelled "I'm" or "I am". So I open your eyes, nurses, open and see, Not a crabby old woman, look closer, nurses see ME! We also have a great assortment of inspirational elderly sayings to choose from! Lindas poem reminded me of another LindaLinda Pastan in its approach to the beauty of whats common. This is a remarkable poem. And I had just began to grow, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RopKTL3fnDk. I'm including a wonderfully inspiringpoem by Linda Ellis called,The Dash. At his prime as an exporter, his secretary fell for him. Is that what you see? To receive credit as the author, enter your information below. If youre looking for more uplifting content, check out our other articles on positivity and motivation. Bible Verses About Protecting The Environment, Bible Verses About Protecting The Innocent, Bible Verses About Protecting The Vulnerable, Bible Verses About Pretending To Be Someone Else, Bible Verses About Proclaiming The Word Of God, Bible Verses About Praying For Lost Souls, Bible Verses About Premarital Relationships, Bible Verses About Practicing What You Preach, Bible Verses About Praising God In Hard Times, Bible Verses About Praising God With Music, Bible Verses About Poverty And Homelessness, Bible Verses About Power In The Name Of Jesus, Bible Verses About Practice Makes Perfect, Bible Verses About Plagues In The Last Days KJV, Bible Verses About Plagues In The Last Days, Bible Verses About Physical Pain And Healing. This poem brought me to tears. These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. I was tearing up at the last lines of Lindas poem, smiling at the crinkled lines of love in Daisys face, saddened again by the paintings of elders walking away, then laughing at the couple trying to figure out their computer! 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. 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. The best poems about old people. They have such a hard job. The workshop was started a couple of years ago by Kenneth Koch, who has published five volumes of poetry and is widely known for his success in getting children from poor neighborhoods to stretch their minds and imaginations . I just love your poems - keep writing. Cut a slim piece of card stock between 2 and 3 inches wide and about 9 inches long. With a strong emotional factor, poems can trigger long-forgotten memories, inspire and entrtain the elderly if they mention situations they experienced in their youth or young adulthood. Share your story! One day my dad was hunting, from his favorite hunting stand; In a dusty, dark corner of a very old house. 20. I do too, laughed the old man. Here are some prime examples of serious senioritis. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. The awareness of that little detail perked her right upthe world around her came back into focus. JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. Pale, translucent, paper thin. Mr Cornelius claims those bottles contained tea, not booze (like they do in the movies). I can see your slightly tipsy bears were a smashing good time Beautiful art too, I really liked Diane Fujimotos painting, such rich colors. My eyes are dim and my answers slow. Work Poems 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. 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. Thanks Jama for this feel good post, so much to love here and so much love generating from it. THE POEM OF A CRABBY OLD MAN! It encourages us to look at all aspects of life with gratitude instead of regret or fear. It narrates the helplessness of a patient lying in any hospital very truly. Share your story! Every single parent who ends up in a care facility desperately needs a son or daughter who is able to visit. of meadow-flowers and butterflies Hope she can feel our virtual hugs and good wishes! I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. Include kind and uplifting messages, poems and drawings in your cards. Grandfathers, grandmothers, fathers, and mothers Do not lose your patience with me.Do not scold or curse or cry.I cant help the way Im acting.Cant be different though I try. I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. 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. Samantha Reynolds is many things: entrepreneur, mother, wife, collector of great friends, and, yes, a poet. 'Twas a giant Oak with perfect limbs, under which two deer trails ran. Reading this poem was very heartfelt and personal. and beauty of their job. It is most commonly described as a found in the possessions of an elderly woman who passed away in a nursing home. Again we know children, my loved one and me. Please help yourself to some marble cake, dark chocolate pretzels, lemon, oat, and chocolate chip cookies, and of course, a warm cup of Orange Pekoe. I'm so embarrassed, and ashamed, that I'm doing this at eighty. ListenSo you've heard the story several times before This is what my daughter wrote I am very proud of her, love daddy. I'm now an old woman and nature is cruel; know my ways Hanna. The cherished ritual of afternoon tea took on an added poignancy as I thought of those who no longer have the joy of a last dance to look forward to. These are colloquialisms and general sayings, they so . in summers that have been; Those things that meant the most to me She would give me money to buy some traditional soft sweets that we could share. 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. Share your story! I also really hope she makes it to 100 we were blessed to see my dad celebrate his 100th and he even managed to live 4 years beyond that milestone. I asked my mother "how will I know when to leave?" "You'll know," she told me. 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. Loved it, of course. It urges readers not to give up, even when times are tough. Those who need to be taken care of for the first time have a hard time accepting that they need help. When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. I can imagine my folks and grandparents in these scenes. Oh, the people shes met, the things and places shes seen, the love shes shared in 100 years! PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO. I dreamt I died and went to heaven,And the angels all gave me a nod,Then I met my maker and realized its true,I really am older than God! If not for Lindas poem, our paths might never have crossed. 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! Blessed are they who know my ears today Must strain to hear the things they say. Published by Family Friend Poems February 2018 with permission of the author. You can wrap a word in square brackets to make it appear bold. And I surely don't want to destroy it. 'Tis jest to make old age look like a fool. I was 53, he 54 when the complications of Alzheimer's took him. Still, its especially tough to be isolated and not be able to socialize with other residents or visitors. What ever happened to courtesy? They are a person too. Do not lose your patience with me. Do you have a poem on the elderly or eldercare that you've written? The old lady's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the What a surprise to get to the end of your amazing post and discover I won the Ghinga book! Share your story! I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. Now my mother is in the same place and she's turning 100 on June 3rd. When my tea was spilled at the table today. My grandmother had dementia and she didn't respond to anyone. but me. 19. distributed to every nurse in the hospital. Memories! The Lesson by Katherine Kay Gallerani: This uplifting poem celebrates all the lessons learned throughout an entire lifetime, including big and small ones and the ones we didnt even know we were learning. All other content on this website is Copyright 2006-2023 FFP Inc. All rights reserved. -Subhash Bansal, Hi! Share your story! Here I lie in bed again, Awaiting my next meal. Choose happy and eat chocolate Suggested General Messages Wishing you weeks worth of smiles! Pretty little high heels, Thank them now while you still have the opportunity. At a dull corporate event years ago, she noticed a lily that was bent over in a centerpiece of flowers. What do we see, you ask, what do we see? May they be treated with dignity. It is also for the caregivers who have given up part of their lives to care for an elder in need. Our operating costs are covered by advertising, online store sales, participating providers, and senior care partners. Once void of all its Autumn hues, Poetry is a powerful way to connect withsenior citizensand theelderly. It is strange! I Want To Go Home Take Me Home My father was locked in on an Alzheimer's unit of a nursing home. At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, My heart to you is given, please do give yours to me. Purple veins strain against the skin. The volume istwo collections of poems, packed with the sights, sounds and smells of America; poems that mention Girl Guides, Ty Cobb, American states, Elvis, many quintessential American foods: burgers, cotton candy, cheese, toys like Mr. Touched by the poem? Churchgists.com covers prayers, spiritual meaning, bible verses and dreams interpretation. Like a sack left on the shelf, It is an excellent choice for such readings or performances. I wish that I was able, to communicate some way. Our favorite lines of poetry The picture only contained 2 people in it. I have waited quite a long time to get old. But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells, You can find some funny poems to senior citizens here. That's why I loved you're poem. Dont think I need your chattering. The poems capture the dignity in old age. I haven't got a clue. Ill definitely look for more of their poems. No information is available concerning her who she was or when she died. To do this, CTKG Reese is asking for your help in creating Valentine's Day cards, paper decorations, or drawings to send to local nursing facilities. Wow. 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. A bit late but never mind. Of the mostly forgotten many 11. The resident did not have any close relatives or family and this poem was found by nurses as they boxed up his personal belongings. 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 hope you will enjoy the poems aboutelder care I've selected to share with you. It may help their caregiver make it through one more day. Remember this poem when you next meet an old person who you might brush My sister works organizing ombudsmen who go into care homes and make sure all is well its a tough job just now. Why should you trust Family Friend Poems? Dear Angie, This book-length collection of . This condition is a product of our culture that does everything it can to conceal the loss of youth. 16. 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. We hope you enjoyed reading these inspirational poems about aging! I hear you talk with other patients, so please don't walk away. You have spent your whole life sharing and giving love. Who dribbles her food and makes no reply I worked in a psychiatric hospital for 36 years, and I often thought about how my patients were often treated like they weren't even human. Janice N. Harrington worked as a nursing home aide in college, and she drew on that experience to write "The Hands of Strangers: Poems from the Nursing Home.". If you are looking for poems about elderly in nursing homes, then you are at the right place. He doesn't show any signs of recognizing me or hearing me. A very Happy Valentine's Day to you. My eyes are fine; they are just printing words small. Though I was sorry to hear Linda and her family wont be able to celebrate this landmark birthday in person, I was so relieved that her mom is okay and would indeed be observing a rare milestone next week. Published by Family Friend Poems October 2019 with permission of the author. Its a beautiful birthday party for Daisy. Are no longer in my life. They should be cared for with dignity and respect just like it was your mom or dad being cared for. Mental Health. 4. Thanks for that link love those doorways to the imagination!! These are all delightful memory-jogging poems, each of an acceptable length for seniors to listen to without losing interest or focus. So maybe death isnt a funny topic or is it? 1. Even as the world seems to be moving faster and faster around us, it is vital to take time to reflect on our past and appreciate the present. the celebration! Ah, blissful childhood memories. Brown spots from years that she can't erase. In a dusty, dark corner of a very old house, KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. By Did you spell check your submission? I am not old, she said I enjoyed the cookiesand let those silly bears have all the liquor. As I continued to read, I couldn't help it but shed a tear. We may seem to be hard when we . And now this little old Scottish lady, with nothing left to give to the This poem was found among the possessions of an elderly lady who died in the geriatric ward of a hospital. My looks are nothing special, 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. Several other dates also had the same reaction. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), honoring our elderly with a pair of poems (+ a specialbirthday! I took care of her as long as I was able; then was persuaded by the Authorities to entrust her to the Care professionals. Magic Mike LXXXV When the son of an 85 year-old resident of the East Neck Nursing Center in West Babylon, New York came to visit his mother one day, he was shocked to see that her commissary money had been converted into dollar bills. We tend to shut them away There's stuff I had and did. No one does it like you, Jama. Celebrations and beautiful moments of joy and happiness are what I wish for you on the occasion of Valentine's Day. Hello BENGAY my old friend.You grease my joints and help them bend.And even though you smell like strong menthol,And waft around me as I walk the halls.Ill gladly suffer wrinkled noses and fanning hands,From my ancient friends.They all can kissMy BENGAY. That does everything it can to conceal the loss of youth is many things:,! So embarrassed, and ashamed, that I was 53, he when! This poem was found by nurses as they boxed up his personal belongings for this feel post... 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