When I look back on my fathers life and he was born back in 1921, he was an East End boy one of seven who survived the war. In my work as a sports trainer the more I work with people the one thing that keeps resurfacing is their emotional and psychological state of health. […]
Category Archives: Alzheimers disease
Who said she can’t speak?
I sat talking to a frail elderly lady today in the lounge of a care home where I was visiting one of my clients to massage her. Her speech was anxious as she struggled to find any words to express to me what she wanted. She has alzheimer’s disease. So I knelt down and chatted […]
Tied up and Locked Up!? Outrageous!
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 […]