At The Center: The Poetry Of Dementia

If you know someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, you've probably heard what Kelly calls the accidental poetry of dementia. Some people, like Mr. N, have word-finding trouble and make odd substitutions. Those with impaired judgment, like Mrs. T, lack an inner editor who knows what is appropriate to say aloud. Unusual linguistic patterns, which describes poetry as well as the speech of people with dementia, reveals how we rely on words to express what cannot always be explained by language.

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Thanks for your talk. I have Alzheimer's. You made my day . Joachim

I love the verse you close your meditations with….supports loving our neighbor as ourselves♥️
My best friend of 35 years was diagnosed with PPA a couple of years ago. It’s heartbreaking to have “conversations” with her. Thank you for sharing your expertise🙏🏻

Gorgeous emotional story telling, moving from personal experience to the consciousness of competence

Point my husband has dementia and this ring true with him. Sometimes it is so clear and easy to understand and if there’s times it’s just a jumbled words. Taking it a day at a time. Thank you so much.

Great combination of insight and compassion. Thank you💚