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The new DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) ensures that there is a diagnosis for every possible aspect of human (mis)behaviour. There… Read More »Labels
Dementia
In(ter)dependence
It is interesting to come to a realisation that one has been wrong about something for a very long time – and then have to… Read More »In(ter)dependence
This Festive Season
This “festive” season was certainly not as festive as we usually know it. There seems to be a veil of uncertainty and fear suspended over… Read More »This Festive Season
COVID-19 Dementia Ageism Virus Person Agency….
COVID-19 Dementia Ageism Virus Person Agency…. Navigating the space between precautionary measures to protect older people and their right to live a life of autonomy… Read More »COVID-19 Dementia Ageism Virus Person Agency….
Gentleness
The gift of dementia. Yesterday I spoke to my friend whose husband is living with dementia. Lockdown has not been easy, but she has done… Read More »Gentleness
Our Teachers
Probably the most important thing that people living with dementia teach us is to be in the moment. While we spend hours and hours on… Read More »Our Teachers
Dementia in Lockdown
There has been a lot of talk about how people living with dementia will cope with COVID-19. When we think about it, let’s ask ourselves… Read More »Dementia in Lockdown
A quiet Sunday
This Sunday is more quiet than usual. The squirrels are frantically collecting food – it would seem that winter is getting closer and closer. The… Read More »A quiet Sunday
The Fear
There is so much we do not know. The world has gone into lockdown, and billions of rands/dollars/euros are thrown at finding a cure for… Read More »The Fear
A Private Affair
Should our grief be private? Am I being narcissistic in writing about my grief? Death has become a clinical procedure. (Strangely – so has birth,… Read More »A Private Affair