Alz Poems
"Poems for People Who Care "
by Patrick J McTaggart
This is the latest book in the Poems for Dementia series, published on 20th February 2023. Again Author Royalties go to Alzheimer's Research UK which supports research world wide into causes of and treatments for dementia. I hope you will support us by purchasing the book and raise funds for much needed research.
The book is collection of heartfelt and emotional poems about caring for loved ones no matter what illness or condition they have including messages of hope and advice for those on the same journey.
Some of the poems looks at the emotional challenges faced by carers who can feel all sorts of emotions, often all at the same time and how they need to find a way of caring for their loved one while also coping and caring for themselves.
It is an uplifting collection of poems in its own right showing the power of the human spirit to overcome challenges with faith, hope and love.
As well as poems by Patrick McTaggart the book includes some heart rendering poems contributed by others based on their experiences and who very kindly sent them to poemsfordementia.com
I thank them for their willingness to share these very personal and often poignant thoughts to try and help others.
Anyone who wants to send poems for the next book in the seriescan do so via the Contact page.
Testimonials and Reviews
“A wonderful tribute to and celebration of those caring for loved ones and all that they do.
This collection of poems that Pat has written is both touching and uplifting. It shows the key role that Carers have in looking after loved ones with dementia and other conditions.
We’re so grateful to Pat for supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK. Fantastic fundraising efforts like this collection of poems will help us to make life-changing research breakthroughs for people with dementia.”
Bernie Carranza, Regional Fundraising Officer at Alzheimer’s Research UK
“McTaggart's poems are a sweet source of comfort, shared experience, and wise advice as he poignantly expresses the joys, the sadness, and the challenges of caregiving, especially for loved ones with dementia. As I also know from my own experiences with my mother and now my aunt, there are moments of great love amidst the despair.”
Linda Austin, author of Poems That Come to Mind: For Those Who Love Someone With Dementia.
“The collection offers us an insight like a traveller’s guide to the land of dementia, helping us to identify the unknowns and quirks of the scenery and to negotiate the many rocky roads that confront us in every direction, often showing us a way forward that we may not have thought possible.
An invaluable companion for dementia carers young and old, crossing international and emotional boundaries alike, with warmth and charm.”
Peter Burgham, Award Winning Poet
“Poems of sincerity and support, written from the heart of experience, which guide, reveal to and warm the reader.”
Rachel Deeming, Author, Blogger, Book Reviewer
Patrick McTaggart is a member of AlzAuthors who are renowned worldwide for their collection of literature and the work they do sharing Alzheimer’s and dementia stories to light the way for others and striving to eliminate the stigma surrounding the most important disease of our generation.
