Tag Archives: alzheimer’s
Hear from a carer about their journey with dementia — guest post
Steve Hynd writes about his family’s journey with dementia. Reposted with permission from Steve’s blog. Yesterday was my mum’s funeral, the end of a long journey that started many years ago. Its initial stages were played out behind the scenes, … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Rosie’s Story
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. Here’s Rosie’s story, who cared for her husband Den who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “I found the Carers’ Centre about six years … Continue reading
Carla Cares: Carers Advice Column
Q: My mum has recently been diagnosed with dementia and I’m finding it difficult to know how to respond when she behaves out of character or says things that I know aren’t true. I was wondering if there is anything … Continue reading
Why We Need Woodlands: Rosie’s Story
Rosie Cole – A Place to Relax Rosie joined the Carers’ Centre six years ago when she was struggling to care for her husband Den, who has Alzheimer’s. ‘I was caring 24/7 for my husband Den, who had been diagnosed … Continue reading
