Good New Days
In Sweden, Lucia marks the beginning of the Christmas festivities, so we had our own celebration. We need more days like this, which Lena will enjoy and I’ll remember.
I’m Davy Crockett – Get Me Out Of Here
There are lots of dementia groups, many more than 5 years ago. But only around 10% of those diagnosed make use of them. Why? Can we do better with The Bine?
Lock Her Up? – Dementia, Safety, and Liberty
To keep people with dementia safe, we’re sometimes tempted to lock them in. But when does safety become imprisonment? Dementia’s human rights challenges.
Market Updates And Adjustments
Opening day for the wonderful Manchester Christmas markets. We went to find out what was new. Not just the stalls, but how Lena would react this year.
The Two-Minute Bine
In the last 6 months, I’ve written over 100 articles and stories about – or related to – The Bine. But here’s the 2-minute explanation: the elevator pitch.
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.
Alley Oop – It’s All In The Name
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.
Pictures In The Park
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.)
Microcosmic
Out in a tiny rowing-boat on a massive expanse of water. A microcosm of our life with Alzheimers. A wellbeing with dementia story.
Dementia Research: Measuring Wellbeing
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.