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 […]
Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s
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 […]
The Cooper Method
My work as a sports trainer has helped me to produce a set of guidelines and methods I call The Cooper Method, that enables anyone facing the initial stages of Alzheimer’s to find a way forward with courage and without fear, as they embark on their own personal journey brought about by the impact of this […]
Have you ever really had a teacher?
After spending the Easter weekend reading Mitch Albom’s book Tuesdays with Morrie, I reflected on how much of the story between an old man and a young man reflected on my relationship with my Dad Reg. Alzheimer’s or no Alzheimer’s our conversations were always about the knowledge and wisdom of life and why people do […]
Jab to reverse Alzheimer’s Disease??
This morning, the Daily Mail published this article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1379749/Alzheimers-vaccine-reverse-damage-available-years.html Here are my thoughts: Have we found the Jewel in the Treasure chest? On such a beautifully sunny day the Daily Mail gives us hope and lifts our spirits even further reporting that a vaccine may be available within two years to stop or reverse Alzheimer’s […]
Alzheimers- My Experience
Our Facebook Page: For those of you who access Facebook, whether by lpatop/PC or via i-phone, HTC etc, you can get to our Facebook page here:http://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersMyExperience . I have posted a video I created when my father past away which regardless of the emotion you may feel, I hope you can take something from it and […]