Time For A Scam Cam?
Fraudsters reportedly scammed nearly 49,000 older people in the UK last year. People with dementia are particularly at risk. What can we do to protect them?
Month: September 2018
Don’t Give Up The Day-Job
In Sweden children go to pre-school from a very young age, allowing mothers not to sacrifice their careers. I’d like dementia care to offer a similar option.
The Fraud
I’m campaigning for a better quality of life for people with dementia – with more contact and engagement. But am I giving my own wife the attention she needs? Is this expert just a fraud?
Sharing The Present
Another of the dementia stories from our 2015 Lake District roadtrip. Still we enjoy moments of beauty as we live in the present. (One or two of you have asked what else I’ve written – there’s a link to a page on my Amazon publications here.)
Writing Your Dementia stories
Writing your dementia stories – catharsis for you, insight for others. Whether you’re just beginning or have been writing for a while, why not write with us?
We Need To Stop Talking About Dementia
When we see the word ‘dementia’, it’s hard not to think of all its negative connotations. The word itself scares people. So here’s a challenge. Let’s find a better alternative.
The Best Things In Life Aren’t Free
Experts say that without new funding, our current social care system will fail. But we’re proposing a system rewrite, costing less and offering much more. The new system is called The Bine.
Whose Truth Is It Anyway?
In today’s world, it can be hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. But maybe dementia can teach us empathy – to learn to tolerate alternative truths. For dementia carers, it’s an important lesson to learn.
Choice And Meaning In Dementia Care
The Bine is our radical new approach to dementia care. But how did the idea take shape? Here’s a revealing audio snippet from my brainstorming sessions with Andy Walker back in July 2017.
Where To Draw The Line
Dementia doesn’t always respect the rules of polite behaviour. In this story, Lena decides to police crimes against style – and almost lands us in trouble.