living with dementia
Caregivers the Silent Guardians and Unsung Heroes When I posted this it was the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. In just a couple of days, many of us will be embracing traditions rooted in the old Yule festival, including the Yule log, evergreen decorations of holly, ivy, mistletoe, and fir trees, gift-giving, and, of […]
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The Long Goodbye: living with dementia can be much more In this post, I would like to explore the not-uncommon perspective that dementia is “The Long Goodbye”—a relentless journey of sorrow endured by those living with the disease and their friends and family. Someone once shared with me her belief that dementia is frequently
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Dementia Is a Classic Hidden Disability and a Disease. Dementia is a disability! Wow, what an enlightening moment it was when I first heard it described as such… It proved true on so many levels. Somehow, it seems easier to embrace a disability, possibly because it feels less wretched and futile. I now realise that my
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Dementia Every Day: Finding the Strength to Meet the Emotional Burden We never know what a day will bring or even if there will be a tomorrow so what could be better than waking to a new day with the freedom to face it as we choose? At the time of writing this
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Dignity in Dementia; Embrace it and Counter Its Impact I believe that there is dignity in dementia; its unpredictable progress and the expansive scope of its impact deserve respect. The world of dementia is complex, and the way one navigates these complexities can be a profound source of dignity. Whether it’s through providing compassionate care,
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