Down The Rabbit Hole
My stories are written from the standpoint of the dementia carer. But Minna Packer gives us the authentic voice of a woman with Young Onset Alzheimer’s – she’s an outstanding writer too.
Going Away
Dementia and denial. She denies. So I deny. We both get angry. Nobody wins. A story from the early days, as mild dementia takes a turn for the worse.
An Explosive Combination
The world can be a dangerous place, especially for people with dementia. But could looking for dementia dangers actually help to make us all a little safer?
Dementia Volunteer
Community volunteering can give people with dementia meaning and purpose in their lives. But does it work for people with advanced dementia? Two experiences from us, set 3 years apart.
The Missing
The number of dementia groups is increasing, but few of those diagnosed actually attend. Why – when 68% of them report that they feel socially isolated?
Early Signs Of Dementia
From our Carer Tips series: What are the early signs of dementia, and when is it time to talk to the GP? This was our experience.
The Watcher On The Road
Out walking with dementia and imagination – a story showing there are still good times to be shared and enjoyed for years into the illness. First published in 2015.
The Day I Kidnapped My Wife
Anxiety can be high for the dementia carer – what can go wrong next? Here’s our story, with guidance on reducing anxiety levels.
Coming Out On Dementia
It’s hard to tell people about dementia, for those diagnosed and their carers. It’s seen as an old person’s illness. What will they think? Here’s our story. What’s yours?
School’s Out Forever
Let’s do some reverse engineering. What would happen if we organised our schools system the way we handle dementia care?