Taking the Plunge
There’s excitement in the air, as our stories of love and dementia both take a new twist.
Coming Out
How Alan went public with Lena’s dementia diagnosis — and how she reacted.
Being Normal
With dementia, the one thing you want to forget is that you have dementia.
Leaving Me and the Truth Behind
The story my dementia partner’s telling isn’t true. Should I insist on my version of reality?
Sharing the present
Dementia made it difficult to share the past with Lena. But sharing the present was still precious.
Through the Looking-Glass
As a carer, you always have to be on the look-out for dementia dangers – even in the home.
Better dementia care: Huwa-Hiya-Boo-Baa
As dementia began to take away Lena’s language and her interests began to fade, how would I keep her engaged? A little friend came to the rescue.
The Hungry Bin
When I go along with Lena’s version of reality instead of rejecting it, she’s instantly happier. Using the techniques of Improv for better dementia care.