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