Nearly two weeks of self-isolation and we’re still shell-shocked by what’s happening to us all. The news from a variety of TV stations is keeping us in touch with the superficial stuff, but what’s going on at a much deeper level is hard to fathom. After I’ve written this piece, we’ll be watching the London … Continue reading VISUALISING
Category: Activities
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
It’s a year since Leaf’s last major check-up. No escaping that seven hours at the hospital! Thank goodness for a private room and that I’d thought to take my laptop and Leaf his colouring book. The gaps between seeing people are long and obviously boring. UP TO DATE! It was good to see the same … Continue reading ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
It Makes Me Feel Like …
When a friend asked us if we’d like to join an informal dance group, we immediately said ‘yes’. We’ll be dancing to our favourite music from the 60’s, 70’s, possibly even the 80’s. Whatever gets us moving freely. As soon as Leaf and I hear Bob Marley, we’re away – irresistible! We enjoy having a … Continue reading It Makes Me Feel Like …
THE BEST MEDECINE
When I was in my teens, there came a time when I progressed from comics to magazines. I felt so grown-up when my first SHE landed on the doormat. I devoured every page. A few years later, as I became more sophisticated, I ditched SHE and moved on to the ever-so-daring COSMOPOLITAN. Anyone who remembers … Continue reading THE BEST MEDECINE
‘TIL DEATH US DO PART
Researching often takes me off on strange tangents. Whilst looking into the religious vows made by British couples getting married, I came across the full version of the National Anthem! For amusement’s sake, I applied the wording of the second and fourth verses to the current confusion in the UK. See them at the end … Continue reading ‘TIL DEATH US DO PART
MORE FROM THE FRONT LINE
Back in May, I devoted a post to PAUL HITCHMOUGH, who has early-onset Alzheimer's. 'FROM THE FRONT LINE' was an account of how it feels to be living with dementia (LWD) and what he's doing to help raise awareness of this dreadful disease. Paul is truly an inspiration so I was happy to receive another … Continue reading MORE FROM THE FRONT LINE
WAYS TO FIND PEACE
Even if we don’t think we’re stressed, we’re likely to be told we are. These days, stress is the big problem along with inflammation. Lord help us if we’re harbouring both! We can research inflammation, which can occur anywhere in the body, and seek outside help, either by consulting a professional of some description or … Continue reading WAYS TO FIND PEACE
BACK IN THE SADDLE
The Autumn Equinox is on the horizon and the Summer holidays have left us rather breathless – not helped by the extreme heat some days. Just when we want to be active and enjoying the sunshine, the weary thermostats of us older folk, let us down and leave us feeling drained. But, never mind, Autumn … Continue reading BACK IN THE SADDLE
COME OUTSIDE
A few days ago, Leaf and I spent several hours re-organising a messy part of the garden – sand, horse manure, branch cuttings and rotten plum slush (!) had us sorting, humping, bagging and sweeping. Sounds grim? Not at all, it was highly satisfying, even though I did most of the heavy stuff and Leaf … Continue reading COME OUTSIDE
FROM THE FRONT LINE
A few months ago, I received an email from a guy in Liverpool. He’d come across DOODAH. This is what he wrote: ‘Just to let you know I think your site is a refreshing additive for those ex-pats living with Dementia in France. I have Early Onset Alzheimer’s and campaign in the U.K. for better … Continue reading FROM THE FRONT LINE
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