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Dementia and alternative truths

Whose Truth Is It Anyway?

July 14, 2024September 12, 2018 by Alan Miles

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.

Categories stories Tags Alzheimers, care, dementia, memory, symptoms
The GP visit

Early Signs Of Dementia

July 15, 2024August 14, 2018 by Alan Miles

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.

Categories carer tips Tags Alzheimers, dementia, GP, symptoms, Young Onset Dementia
Lena - diagnosed with dementia - and her carer, Alan

A Dementia Carer’s Plea: Let’s Work Together

May 18, 2026July 26, 2018 by Alan Miles

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.

Categories stories Tags Alzheimers, dementia, wellbeing
St George's Day - maypole dance

Being Normal

July 15, 2024July 24, 2018 by Alan Miles

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

Categories stories Tags Alzheimers, dementia, wellbeing
Inappropriate behaviour - or not

Inappropriate Behaviour

July 15, 2024July 11, 2018 by Alan Miles

We’re told that people with dementia can have socially inappropriate behaviour at times. The question is, what’s appropriate – and who decides?

Categories stories Tags Alzheimers, behaviour issues, dementia
Dementia volunteer

Same Dementia, Different Story

July 15, 2024June 26, 2018 by Alan Miles

The public perception of dementia is that it’s an end-of-life illness. We’ve seen plenty of evidence that for those who stay active and engaged, the diagnosis is just a new start. We have a different story to tell.

Categories The Bine Tags Alzheimers, care, dementia, volunteering

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