Being Normal
With dementia, the one thing you want to forget is that you have dementia.
School’s out
What if we treated education the same way we handle dementia care?
Leaving Me and the Truth Behind
The story my dementia partner’s telling isn’t true. Should I insist on my version of reality?
Better than Ronaldo?
Sweet thoughts from a grandson. Grief affects us all — in different ways.
The Watcher on the Road
Dementia means that Lena struggles to name and place things, but there’s nothing wrong with her vision or imagination.
Through the Looking-Glass
As a carer, you always have to be on the look-out for dementia dangers – even in the home.
A Day in the Life of a Dementia Carer
After Lena’s diagnosis, I was full of ideas about improving life for people with dementia and family carers. But did I practise what I preached?
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.