My mother has been severely ill now for over two years. There is a level of acceptance now which I never thought would come. It is now normal. Continue reading “Dementia: The 8 Questions I would Ask My Mother”
Dementia: Doing Better
Marriage.
It’s not for the weak-willed or the faint-hearted. To build a strong marriage, I believe it’s about team work, effort, shared goals and mutual respect. Continue reading “Dementia: Doing Better”
“Don’t Be A Big Girl!”
“Sugar and spice and all things nice, that’s what little girls are made of.”
What a load of old nonsense. Continue reading ““Don’t Be A Big Girl!””
Slow, Slow, Quick-Quick, Slow
By My Dad…..
On a Tuesady morning there is a dance and movement session for an hour in the care home. I go in and help Jane with participating and I and the staff feels she benefits greatly from this. Continue reading “Slow, Slow, Quick-Quick, Slow”
Dementia – More Grief Than It’s Worth?
I haven’t written a blog post for a while. The reason? Well, there’s not been too much to report, I suppose. Continue reading “Dementia – More Grief Than It’s Worth?”
Fighting Dementia for an Ounce of Dignity…
… And What Not To Say To Your Dentist!
Continue reading “Fighting Dementia for an Ounce of Dignity…”
Dementia – The Moments
I have a lot of photos of my mother – despite her always hating having her photo taken – but most of them, don’t have a specific date attached to them. Continue reading “Dementia – The Moments”
Dementia: In Her Shoes
My youngest daughter has just seen a picture of herself from around two years ago. In the photo, she is sitting between her brother and sister and is around 18 months old and other than looking a little younger, she looks exactly like she does now. Soft blond curls framing her small, angelic face. So, I was a little stumped that she didn’t recognise herself. Continue reading “Dementia: In Her Shoes”
How To Survive a Tiger Attack
There is a proven way to survive if you should encounter a hungry tiger whilst out and about. Continue reading “How To Survive a Tiger Attack”
The Day Has Come
By my dad……..
Well the day has come! Continue reading “The Day Has Come”
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