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.
stories
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?
A Dementia Carer’s Plea: Let’s Work Together
Being a dementia carer can be exhausting, dispiriting work, as we fight our battles alone. But if we supported one another, life could be very different.
Being Normal
When you’re living with dementia, it doesn’t help when people and circumstances keep reminding you of it. It’s better when you can just forget all about it
Inappropriate Behaviour
We’re told that people with dementia can have socially inappropriate behaviour at times. The question is, what’s appropriate – and who decides?