A Legend Living The Life He Loves
For 50 years Ron Hill has inspired me. First as one of our greatest distance runners. And now as a new kind of champion as he speaks out about Alzheimers.
For 50 years Ron Hill has inspired me. First as one of our greatest distance runners. And now as a new kind of champion as he speaks out about Alzheimers.
Why is it so hard to get people to volunteer for street-cleaning? Maybe it needs to sound more aspirational? Lessons learned for our dementia care project.
Walking is one of the best activities I know for both me and Lena. Here are some of my favourite photos. Why not get out there too? (If you need more encouragement follow the link to our Carer Tips newsletter.)
Out in a tiny rowing-boat on a massive expanse of water. A microcosm of our life with Alzheimers. A wellbeing with dementia story.
We explore the experts’ distinction between ‘quality of life’ and ‘wellbeing’, and then establish a prototype for a dementia wellbeing research project – you’re invited to join.
What right do I have to write about Lena and lay open her dementia disabilities to the world, when she has no say in the matter? Am I betraying her?
We can find beauty in the most unexpected times and places. Even, as in this story from Amor Fati, when challenged with dementia. But first we need to open our eyes and start looking.
From running I’ve learnt lessons that I’m carrying over into The Care Combine. First, you’re never too old. Second, be the best you can be. Third, aim for the impossible. When you get there, aim again.
The clothes we choose to wear help to define us. But dementia makes it hard, gradually limiting choice, fraying tempers. How can we keep up morale?
Many people regard dementia as the end of life’s story. But some show us that it can be just the beginning of a new journey, tough but fulfilling. They’re an example to us all.