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Asking The Same Questions. Repetition and Dementia
As my mum’s dementia progressed, the questions kept coming. Sometimes they weren’t even really questions.
4 days ago3 min read


Carefully Built but Easily Disrupted: A House of Cards
When you build and perfect and one tiny tap or breeze undo's everything.
4 days ago3 min read


Caring For A Loved One, From A Different Time Zone
Caregiving from afar and the guilt that comes with it.
4 days ago2 min read


What I Learned About Dementia Behaviours
I stopped trying to understand dementia from a whole bunch of books and started trying to understand it from the people actually living with it. When mum was diagnosed with dementia, I did what most people do. I read everything I could get my hands on. I spent hours on dementia websites, reading about communication techniques, behaviours, what to expect, and how to respond. The information was helpful, but if I'm honest, I often found myself thinking, "OK... but how do I act
Jul 174 min read


What Dementia Taught Me
Views on what I learned about taking care of a loved one with dementia.
Jul 171 min read


Caring from Afar. The New Normal for Families.
Caring for someone from afar is difficult but it can be done.
Jun 13 min read


Dementia and Host Mode
When a person with dementia is able to appear completely lucid and hold a normal conversation for a short period of time, making it seem as though their dementia isn't as advanced as it really is.
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Motion Sensor Lights for Dementia
Motion Sensor Lights for Dementia: Simple Changes that Made a Difference
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Dementia and Depth Perception
How dementia changes eyesight
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Handling Accusations of Stealing as a Caregiver for a Loved One with Dementia
What to do when you are accused of stealing from a loved one with dementia.
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Why Routine Is So Important in Helping My Loved One with Dementia
Why routine is so important for people with dementia
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Kitchen Safety Tips for People Living with Dementia
Dementia brings its own set of challenges, both for the person with dementia and their caregivers. As I crawled through this journey with my Mama, I learned that it was unpredictable—changing every month, week, day, and soon every hour. You'll find that a lot in my posts. To help keep Mama's independence and ensure her safety from thousands of miles away, I implemented many changes. Creating a safe environment is crucial for those with dementia. Thinking one step ahead is vit
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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