In a previous post, I mentioned DAVID SHENK’S inspiring book ‘THE FORGETTING’. As I sped through (it’s that kind of book), I marked pages with sections I found particularly relevant in the hope that DOODAH readers might be inspired to buy their own copy. For those who can’t imagine a book on AD could be … Continue reading NO HIDING PLACE
Category: Information Sources
LEARNING HOW TO CARE
Last Monday I completed the fifth of five sessions of ‘FORMATION AIDANT’ – training for Dementia carers organised by France Alzheimer. It was certainly helpful despite the lousy acoustics in the Mirande Mairie conference room. When Yolande Serra (psychologist), in charge with Catherine Lafaille (therapist), turned away from me, her voice became muffled. Nonetheless I gained … Continue reading LEARNING HOW TO CARE
READING MATTERS
I’m longing to read a novel again and to restrict my Internet surfing to interesting news and websites but, for the moment at least, I’m still wading through books about AD (Alzheimer’s and Dementia). There is so much advice out there that it can become overwhelming. Nonetheless, I’ve come across a wealth of ideas and … Continue reading READING MATTERS
UNDER ATTACK – Part 3
MINERALS and HEAVY METALS Please note: This post is intended to alert readers to some of the hiding places of dangerous metals. A big subject to tackle, so I will stick to the basics. There are plenty of sites online dealing in depth with this subject. A build-up of toxic and other elements in our … Continue reading UNDER ATTACK – Part 3
HEALTHCARE IN FRANCE – AN OVERVIEW
France is said to have one of the highest standards of medical care in Europe, perhaps even the world. However, in the current climate, they're inevitably having to make cutbacks. Is it still value for money? What praise or criticisms do we have and should we be relying on the medical profession to take responsibility … Continue reading HEALTHCARE IN FRANCE – AN OVERVIEW
AIDE MEMOIRE
It’s heart-warming to see that look on Leaf’s face. His eyes are shut and he’s smiling. Every now and then he sniffs back a tear or two. He’s listening to a favourite LP from the 70’s. The music is unlocking treasured memories. How glad we are we didn’t sell his collection. Every one is a … Continue reading AIDE MEMOIRE
HELP, HELP!
(For English-speakers living in France and others who are interested to know what’s available to dementia sufferers and carers in this country) LA BELLE FRANCE We’re so often told to ‘follow the dream’. Go for it, take the risk, don’t just talk about it – feel the fear and do it anyway*. Here we are … Continue reading HELP, HELP!
IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS
There are those who would call me opinionated and I cannot deny I do get rather passionate about some issues. But my response to the accusation – however it’s cloaked – is that at least I have an opinion. There will obviously be some subjects about which it’s important to admit we don’t know enough … Continue reading IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS
THE BIG QUESTION
…Why do some of us develop dementia? There seems to be no definitive answer although, as with many diseases or conditions, our genes can certainly tell us what we could fall prey to. We know this, well most of us do! And there are tests to determine where our jolly old DNA could take us. … Continue reading THE BIG QUESTION
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