For the last two months I’ve written about the coronavirus pandemic. I want to continue with this theme since it is at the forefront of all of our minds, but also with a little nod to the significance of this month…
Tag: D4Dementia
D4Dementia 7th Birthday
On 20 May 2012, I began D4Dementia with this simple introductory post: Welcome to D for Dementia. Since then the blog has been read by thousands of people around the world, and I’ve had countless comments, requests for help and stories…
200 not out
I never thought I’d be writing this, but this post is my 200th on D4Dementia! What began as a modest blog with an ambition to share some of the experiences (mostly positive) that we’d had with my dad during his…
My top 10 most read blog posts
One element that fascinates me about blogging is which topics get the most attention from readers. There is no particular formula for how I choose what to write about, so to see what becomes most widely read is really informative…
Happy birthday to my dad
Today would have been my dad’s 88th birthday. By sheer coincidence, this blog is also my 150th on D4Dementia. How I have managed to bring these two milestones together I have absolutely no idea, but it makes this blog post extra special.…
Reflections on 2013
Reflecting on a whole year is never an easy task. So many different events, milestones, and most importantly people have contributed to the last 12 months, each leaving me with that most precious gift – a memory. My collection of…
100 not out
Back when I began D4Dementia I have to admit I never thought I would make it to 100 blog posts. Indeed I was unsure I would make it to 10, and even more unsure if anyone would actually want to…
My dad
Welcome to my 40th post on D4Dementia. Back when I began this blog I had no idea it would become so successful, widely read and much loved, so I would like to thank each and every one of you for…
Putting your head above the parapet
Anyone who knows me will confirm that I am not afraid to speak up, firmly but fairly, if something is wrong. With TV programmes and magazines extolling the rights of the consumer, complaining about goods and services is something most…
Welcome to D for Dementia
Ever wanted to know what it is like to be directly affected by dementia? Or maybe you are already, or have been in the past? My father had vascular dementia for approximately the last 19 years of his life, which…