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The end … and beyond
What I loved about the dementia writing project was the multiple and shifting aspects of working with such a wide range of people who were all focused on one topical subject – dementia. Firstly, the older people themselves. They proved … Continue reading
Geordie Sinatra, Jonathon Miles and Dementia are all in the News
Couldn’t wait to meet Geordie Sinatra, so I went to the opening performance at Live Theatre. The central character, suffering from dementia with Lewy Bodies, was really engaging and had a great voice. I was delighted that there were plenty of … Continue reading
Designs for Dementia
Imagine getting a packet of pasta from your kitchen cupboard, placing it on the worktop and a recipe lights up the wall behind! As well as step by step instructions of how to cook, information about the nutrients and a … Continue reading
Write How? Right Now!
The sessions with older people with dementia are nearly complete, the meetings with the scientists are done, the carer conversations are over. Now it is time to write! But how to use my own approach to creative writing to bring … Continue reading
Tangles and Tangoes
Who cares for people with dementia? The media headlines suggest it is all done in care homes at great cost to the national purse. In fact, only about ten percent of older people end their days in nursing homes. Most … Continue reading
Meeting the Scientists
This week we have been meeting some of the scientists working in dementia research. As Newcastle University leads the country in this field, we were very lucky that they gave so generously of their time to meet with us – … Continue reading
Day One in Day Care
On my first day at the dementia day care centre, there were about twelve women sitting quietly in the main room having coffee and biscuits. Betty, sitting next to me, pointed to the row of women opposite and said ‘Look … Continue reading
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