Dementia Archive
Making Alzheimer’s more acceptable
Terry Pratchett died last week. We pay tribute to his brilliant books but more so for his bravery in making public his struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. He was diagnosed in 2007. He called his disease ‘an
Please meet No-name
We mentioned that since mum’s dementia has progressed she has an imaginary friend who she calls Mary. The idea of naming the friend was suggested by mum’s carer who felt that mum would be less concerned if
Watch the Antipsychotics
Readers of this blog know we try to keep to the lighter side of life with parents who have dementia but what we have been dealing with recently may provide some helpful lessons for others in similar