Dementia is awkward to live with

Some time ago, I wrote ‘dementia is awkward to live with’. The thing that stands out in that phrase for me now is ‘to live with’, as I suspect this is a significant key to remaining positive. When first diagnosed, I was told to “give up work, give up study, and start living for the…

Improving quality of life in dementia

Non-pharmacological interventions, such as holistic options, improved diet, psychological and psychosocial interventions have the potential to improve cognitive function and therefore improve the quality of life. They can also delay institutionalisation, as well as reduce carer strain and psychological illness, thereby increasing wellness, and perceived longevity. Minimal attention has been paid to the specific needs…

I dreamed a dream

A fellow blogger and wonderful friend recently wrote a blog about dreaming. I responded on her blog, and then added an afterthought (a current dream, which she asked her followers to add) to her Facebook page. It is easy to stop dreaming, especially when you are living with or beside dementia. Whether you are the…