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Glimmers Of The Forgotten

living with dementia

By Caroline JanePublished 4 years ago • Updated 4 years ago • 1 min read
Top Story - February 2023
Glimmers Of The Forgotten
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Glimmers of you ebb

through the drowning Forgotten.

Help, your eyes plead. Gone.

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Authors Note:

Written with compassion for anyone living with dementia, whether supporting their loved ones or facing it themselves.

(excerpt from NHS.uk)

One in 14 people over the age of 65 have dementia, and the condition affects 1 in 6 people over 80.

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About the Creator

Caroline Jane

CJ lost the plot a long time ago. Now, she writes to explore where all paths lead, collecting crumbs of perspective as her pen travels. One day, she may have enough for a cake, which will, no doubt, be fruity.

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    Written by Caroline Jane