I have been compelled to write to in response to a piece in the daily mail yesterday regarding the Alzheimer’s patients being locked up and tied up. Reading the piece in the paper ignited the flame deep in the pit of my gut, that reminded me of the day I found my father sedated in […]
Fewer hospital beds would mean £1bn more for dementia care?
The Telegraph published an article yesterday that MPs believe that fewer hospital beds would mean £1bn more for dementia care, you can read it here. We have known for some time that there are changes in the NHS that are going to affect how our older generation Alzheimer’s sufferers or otherwise are going to be […]
Reaction to social care capping news
The BBC published the social care capping article yesterday, and here is my response: I think more of the individuals in government with skills who can, need to sit down and map a thorough and structured plan ( ie do some math’s) regarding, income and expenditure in order to find a positive solution to this […]
Where two trees meet
I was strolling down a country lane one fine day. The spring air was blowing as I felt it brush past my cheeks. The speckled sunlight shone onto the path dancing on the ground as I walked. The daffodils were present as they casually swayed in the breeze. I was thoughtful of all the times […]
Alzheimer’s disease and stigma
I was listening to a lady on the radio talk about her chronic depression which led her to many attempts in trying to take her own life. I was very thoughtful of what she was saying. Clearly she was in some pain, again the debate on the radio spoke about social stigma. I have started […]
Alzheimer’s Care Givers – Age UK
Family units in today’s society, I am aware may not be the ideal. Secrecy, avoidance, suspecting abuse can be only a few things that raise concerns when dealing with family members coming into contact with the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. When I felt concerned or troubled I spoke to Age concern (now known as Age […]
Alzheimer’s Care Givers – Radar Key
Radar keys allow independent access to disabled and public toilets around the country and cost approx £3-£4 pounds. Accessible toilets are vital to people with or carers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who cannot be on their own. Google Radar key for a stockist or try your local council offices.
Alzheimer’s Care Givers – Becoming the Observer
Listening, watching, using my feelings to guide me, became tools that became more and more useful to me as I learnt to trust them in managing my fathers deteriorating health as Alzheimer’s disease became more present in our lives. In life, many people naturally assume that someone else knows what is best for them and […]
Alzheimer’s Disease – To tell or not to tell
My dad knew there was something wrong. Would it have served him a purpose in the greater scheme of things to tell him that he has Alzheimer’s disease? For us, of course not and why do I say this? Well, because I knew my dad. I had now become a grown woman and I could […]
Alzheimer’s Care Givers – Next of Kin
Being next of kin certainly has it’s benefits. People talk to you and you’re kept informed and you’re consulted. The care services communicate with you. That’s ok if the next of kin have the other person’s best interest at heart. It’s also fine if there is communication amongst all in the family. Unfortunately this may […]