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.
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?
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.
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.
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 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.