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.
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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?
Three Dementia Fighters
Many people regard dementia as the end of life’s story. But some show us that it can be just the beginning of a new journey, tough but fulfilling. They’re an example to us all.
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.