Towards the end of 2023
Do the years pass quicker as we get older? It certainly feels that way. We are almost at the end of 2023, skidding towards 2024… Read More »Towards the end of 2023
Dr Rayne Stroebel
Preserving a sense of Self
Memory loss and other losses associated with neurocognitive impairment (dementia) do not necessarily lead to a loss of “self”. Within the biomedical model, it is… Read More »Preserving a sense of Self
Mourning and loss.
So many platitudes around death and dying. So many empty words and Hallmark quotes…. I constantly pick up the phone to quickly phone her, or… Read More »Mourning and loss.
Haar stoel is leeg
Nou is Ma se stoel leeg. Ek lê op die bank soos altyd, die kaggel brand. Die wind waai. Ma sê my nie aan om… Read More »Haar stoel is leeg
Join us for this online workshop!
The reality of living with dementia can be devastating. Join us for a four-part conversation where we explore this experience and discuss tools and resources… Read More »Join us for this online workshop!
The scan
We again arrive early for our appointment for the scan. Bill has become very anxious about time and gets easily agitated if he needs… Read More »The scan
My Ma is dood.
Ek het ophou skryf oor my Ma omdat sy so gelukkig was in die Ouetehuis. Haar kamer was die eerste een op links by die… Read More »My Ma is dood.
Telling the children
We call the children to come for lunch on Sunday. The oldest tried to make an excuse about some previous engagement. I think the tone… Read More »Telling the children
Visiting the neurologist
The Southeaster howls as we park at the hospital. I have no idea where we have to go – there seems to be ten thousand… Read More »Visiting the neurologist
Continued from earlier…
We again arrive early for our appointment for the scan. Bill has become very anxious about time and gets easily agitated if he needs to… Read More »Continued from earlier…