The Fraud
I’m campaigning for a better quality of life for people with dementia – with more contact and engagement. But am I giving my own wife the attention she needs? Is this expert just a fraud?
Sharing The Present
Another of the dementia stories from our 2015 Lake District roadtrip. Still we enjoy moments of beauty as we live in the present. (One or two of you have asked what else I’ve written – there’s a link to a page on my Amazon publications here.)
Momentum
We’re aiming to transform the lives of people with dementia, their carers, their families, and the country. But how can you help to increase The Care Combine’s momentum, making us an irresistible force for positive change?
All Together Now
Everyone talks about the success of dementia singing sessions. But we wanted an event. Dementia-inspired, but a great night out for the whole family too. As a bonus, this post includes 2 songs from Edwin Miles, one with a clear dementia focus.
Freedom
For millions of those with dementia and their carers, the one thing they long for above all is freedom. For me, that longing is captured in this photo.
10 Guidelines For Your Dementia Visit
A carer sets out 10 practical guidelines for friends and relatives visiting someone with more advanced dementia. How to make the visit a success for everyone.
Dementia Volunteer
Community volunteering can give people with dementia meaning and purpose in their lives. But does it work for people with advanced dementia? Two experiences from us, set 3 years apart.
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.
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