Christmas came and went, in a flash like it usually does. I was lucky to have invites from neighbours which lifted my spirits no end. I’m not a great fan of Christmas but am very aware of the pains of separation from family which so many others will be feeling too. ALMOST! I saw Leaf last tuesday. He … Continue reading LOOKING AHEAD
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NOT EVERYONE IS CENSORED
This week I’m looking forward and gathering my energies for what could be a bit of a struggle. I wrote to the gerontologist to chase up my appointment with the urologist but was informed that I wouldn’t be able to see him/her until the end of January at the earliest! No surprise really – I guess … Continue reading NOT EVERYONE IS CENSORED
HAVING A FIT
Another development and not one I could have anticipated. On Monday, Leaf had an epileptic fit. It exhausted him, as they naturally do but he was apparently unaware and has since been fine. Nine weeks ago (yes, he’s been in the hospital that long), when I came to visit, two days after his arrival, he was nowhere … Continue reading HAVING A FIT
THAT BIG RESPONSIBILITY
I find myself, not for the first time, shouldering a huge responsibility. I have to make Leaf’s decisions for him. Thank goodness he and I have never shied away from uncomfortable life truths, particularly that we all have to die. Obvious, I know, but it’s surprising how many people act as though they’re immortal, as if, somehow, it … Continue reading THAT BIG RESPONSIBILITY
CROSSING FINGERS
We’ve weathered this week’s storm – of one sort or another - as Leaf continues to do the craziest of stuff: emptying drawers, pulling things apart, refusing to take his prostate medicaments or go to bed and making a mess with his food. Two letters waiting to go the post were opened and contents removed – … Continue reading CROSSING FINGERS
WHO SHOT LIBERTY ….?
Leaf and I think of NAOMI KLEIN as a top-class independent investigative journalist. We’ve read all her books and would recommend them to anyone who really wants to understand some of the most disturbing developments of the modern age. She gets to the heart of contentious issues with extensive research and high-level source material along … Continue reading WHO SHOT LIBERTY ….?
WHAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW
Some years back, I began to see the biggest problem with the mainstream media in all its forms. It’s practically impossible to tell fact from fiction so nowadays I will, almost invariably, search for a consensus. When I think I might be getting near to the truth, I will do a quick check on the … Continue reading WHAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW
NIGHT, NIGHT. SLEEP TIGHT
These days, the sheer intensity of looking after Leaf, constantly checking on what he’s doing, looking for things he’s lost, making sure he’s occupied so I can get on with my chores, can leave me ragged at the end of the day. If I’m absolutely exhausted and fear I won’t get a good night’s sleep, … Continue reading NIGHT, NIGHT. SLEEP TIGHT
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
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
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