Channel 4 and Care in Dementia Homes
April 11, 2012
I have recently been speaking with a documentary production team for Channel 4 about experiences people have had with Dementia Care Homes. They are interested particularly in the following topics: – Prescription of anti-psychotics – Finding a Dementia Care home … Continue reading
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April 9, 2012
Last week there was a lot in the British press about carers in the home and you may even have caught Deborah from talkhealth talking on BBC London radio about the issues surrounding the care provided for people in their … Continue reading
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February 26, 2012
Having had my mother diagnosed with dementia – you wonder what comes next…..she seems almost fine and as I’ve said before sounds almost the same and dresses almost the same – but clearly the key is in the word ‘almost’. … Continue reading
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February 15, 2012
It’s my mother’s 92nd birthday on 18th February, but unfortunately like last years she will have no idea that this day is any different from any other day. However on her 90th she did understand what was happening, but sadly it … Continue reading
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Maggie – A lifetime defined by dementia – I don’t think so….
January 23, 2012
I have been looking forward to seeing the film ‘The Iron Lady’ due to all the hype and in particular to see how the aspect of dementia has been depicted, so Sunday afternoon saw my daughter who is 19 and … Continue reading
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No holds Barred – no more inhibitions…..
January 17, 2012
My mother has always been a relatively forth right person and freely spoken her mind. When realising that perhaps she might have over stepped the mark in voicing such opinions and causing offence she would quickly make light of the … Continue reading
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January 16, 2012
My mother has always been quite sensible and philosophical about getting old which makes live much easier. One thing that she was happy to do at quite an early stage was to sign power of attorney to myself and one … Continue reading
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January 9, 2012
I should have realised something wasn’t quite right when every meal my mother served contained Noodles. From being a very conservative cook – ie meat and two veg, it was a real surprise when my children came home from staying … Continue reading
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My first blog – vascular dementia
December 30, 2011
Hi – I’m Catriona and part of the talkhealth team……I’ve had Deborah on my case since we started getting serious about our talkhealth blog to share with you my experiences of having an elderly parent in the advanced stages of … Continue reading
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