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.
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.
Changing-Room Blues
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?
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.)
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.
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.
Through The Looking Glass
Stories are important: we’ll base our Bine training programme on them. Here’s another of ours – about a different kind of dementia friend.
Coming To Visit
When you’re visiting a family-member or friend with dementia, everything goes much better if you can forget a few things too.