My old life…

Vs my new life with dementia. You might think this is a strange thing to talk about, but for me facing a terminal illness that also seems to be stealing the old me has been hard to come to grips with. There is always the glimmer of strain behind your days, no matter how happy are. And…

Dementia… Australia’s new epidemic

This morning I watched part of the Channel 9 Weekend Today program, tucked up between my two beautiful Russian Blue cats for a later than usual start to the day. They reported on Pink Ribbon day, and that currently there are 38 new cases per day of breast cancer are being reported in Australia. 20 years ago, 30%…

Words, promises and policy…

I may not remember the words you say; only the way you say them. This seems true for most engagement when you have dementia, or are afflicted with other serious illness. The Fight Dementia rally on Thursday will be an exception, as the politicians making promises will be remembered perfectly through the recordings of the event!…