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Scholarly Commons > HCA Healthcare Journal > Vol. 6 > Iss. 6 (2025)

 

Keywords

Lewy body dementia; Lewy body disease; neurocognitive disorders; parkinsonian disorders; medicine in the arts; humanities; poetry

Disciplines

Medical Humanities

Abstract

This poem explores the complex intersection of memory, identity and the challenges imposed by Lewy body dementia, using the metaphor of a lost expedition traversing an isolated icy landscape. A profound sense of solitude reflects the disconnection that accompanies the dementia and tremors that follow, while also highlighting the danger of memory loss with mythological sirens representing its perilous allure (with some inspiration from The Odyssey). Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, it delves into the complexities of cognitive decline, providing an artistic reflection on dementia and offering a unique view of the emotional landscape of those affected by this condition.

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