T'Was The Fight Before Christmas

Intended to make you smile!

T’was the fight before Christmas, when all families know,

It’s better to forgive than tell them to F. O.,

Mom probably liked you better, if memory serves,

So while I am a P.O.A., she will get what she deserves

Come on siblings and get off your butts,

I need alittle help, ‘cause I really am going nuts,

I am pulled in many directions, with no time for my own,

Let’s hire an expert who we can speak with by phone

This Plan will save time and money and help us agree,

We can all care for Mom, in addition to me!

A Plan of Care will outline Mom’s needs,

Working together, we all will succeed

All families are strange, of this I am sure,

Now where did we put Elder Caring’s brochure?

Some guidance is needed to keep mom from harm

‘Cause with caregiver burnout, I’ve nearly bought the farm

I won’t wait this time, I will call them right now

Professional counsellors will give me know- how

I found it along with various papers

Advanced directives, wills, now finally some answers!

Meeting a counsellor, has made it much easier

I now have perspective on how to proceed

Hiring a caregiver is just what I need!

Alittle respite will go a long way

Of keeping my sanity day after day

Why did I wait? I really don’t know

We are living to 100 and there’s a long way to go

Having knowledge and resources makes it much easier

And learning when to say Yes and how to say NO!

Our government tells us, we should be aware

For those less fortunate, it may not be fair

Our society is aging and we all will need care

Live with your children? A threat or a dare?

Dementia is scary, forgetting all we know

The best is to love but how can we let go?

I too am part of the boomers, still looking ahead

One needs to be positive, no point feeling dread

We’ve had the talk and filled out the Binder

Make sure your wishes are clear- just a reminder

What’s ahead for us all, we really don’t know

I hope to have the choice when it’s my time to go

Planning ahead – my message is clear

Keep talking to your family and loving them dear

My very best for a healthy 2020.