Loneliness, illness, dementia and support groups

Yesterday I talked about how lonely and isolating it can be living with a diagnosis of dementia. One reader and friend overseas emailed me with her support and friendship, and also shared her own recent terminal diagnosis. Another reader made some very pertinent comments, and shared some links about it. One comment, “the loneliness in…

Why Adelaide Fringe 2012?

Today’s blog is about why I produced an Adelaide Fringe event this year, something I thought I should write about before I forget why I registered for it in the first place. It came about through a desire to change attitudes and break down the myths and stigma surrounding dementia, and to improve the services…