Back in the ‘80’s, I remember reading moving stories of how animals were being introduced into hospitals and retirement homes. The book was called ‘Creature Comfort’ – I don’t remember the author. It has disappeared from our bookshelves, which is sad as I would’ve liked to read it again now that the idea is being … Continue reading CREATURE COMFORT
Category: General
‘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
DARK, RICH AND UTTERLY DELICIOUS
Those who’ve read Joanne Harris’s ‘Chocolat’, or at least seen the film, will probably have found themselves salivating at the descriptions of Viviane’s magical creations. There’s nothing quite like her chocolates for making the mouth water. It’s hardly surprising that she so successfully lured the folk of Lansquenet away from their religious observances and into her chocolaterie. … Continue reading DARK, RICH AND UTTERLY DELICIOUS
WHAT TO BELIEVE AND WHATNOT
When I started DOODAH some sixteen months ago, I was full of hope and determination to learn as much as I could about Alzheimer’s and to fight its inexorable progress. I would write about my findings and publish them online on my new website. Since then much has happened. When unexpected demands for site payments … Continue reading WHAT TO BELIEVE AND WHATNOT
CHANGE OF HEART
For carers and those living with dementia, AD is ever present, there’s no getting away from it. I try not to let it dominate my life and to switch off when there’s a chance of a breather, but that black cloud is never far away. I’m in a period of mourning and there’s no knowing … Continue reading CHANGE OF HEART
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
LOSING OUR SENSES
In the last seventy years, we have changed almost beyond recognition. When I was young, obesity was virtually unknown – in small communities overweight people were known as ‘the fat man’ or ‘the fat lady’. We tend to be taller too and both changes are predominantly down to diet. But if we look deeper, we’ll discover … Continue reading LOSING OUR SENSES
VILIFIED …
Some months ago, an email advertising a docuseries on the medical uses of marijuana in the US popped into my inbox. Leaf and I were interested, so we subscribed to watch it, for free with the opportunity to buy the DVDs if we wished to. We had watched other docuseries on genetic modification, diabetes and … Continue reading VILIFIED …
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
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