Sometimes I meet people who seem genuinely perplexed by my passion for the work that I do. Trying to convey the warmth and genuine love I have for my vocation isn’t always easy, particularly amongst those with very negative viewpoints of…
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Good to talk?
Having had 19 years of first-hand experience with dementia, I always find it very interesting listening to other people talking about it. By far the most powerful accounts are, for me, those that come from people who are living with dementia,…
Going for gold
As the medals have accumulated for Team GB at this year’s Olympic games, I have often caught myself wondering how amazing it would be if we could translate the dedication, talent, will-to-win, perseverance, commitment and self-belief that our sports men…
What makes a dementia friendly community?
When I last wrote about the UK’s dementia challenge I said that we needed to make our country a place where people who are living with dementia can lead the lives they deserve to, rather than the ones foisted upon…
