Dealing with dementia is trying to keep a small boat afloat on a temperamental sea. We never know what will surface from the depths to overturn us or plunge us into a storm. Daytimes can be calm and manageable while we bob gently with the waves and sometimes, usually at night, a thick fog will … Continue reading THE ANCHOR
Category: Suggestions
EARLY BIRDS OR NIGHT OWLS?
Over time, I’ve read many opinions on healthy sleep. The ins and outs of the daily restoration of our bodies and minds. It’s been interesting to note that nearly all of them stress that we should be in tune with our circadian rhythms. Simply put, our personal sleep/wake cycles. Often we’re told it’s best to rise … Continue reading EARLY BIRDS OR NIGHT OWLS?
A UNVERSAL WONDER
The ability to make music is one of mankind’s greatest attributes. It can enhance our lives from the cradle to the grave. When I was a teenager, I couldn’t understand why old people loved to sing along to such songs as ‘Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag’, ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘Knees … Continue reading A UNVERSAL WONDER
ORGANS WEEP …
FOR TEARS UNSHED’ (to paraphrase Henry Maudsley) is as big a warning as we can get if we don’t allow ourselves to unleash our pain and sorrow. It’s likely that few of us are aware of the long-term impact of early life chronic trauma and stress. There are many reasons why some people are unable to … Continue reading ORGANS WEEP …
NO HIDING PLACE
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
ESSENTIAL SAFETY MEASURE
This post isn’t just for those of us who are carers, it applies to us all. But those of us looking after an Alzheimer’s sufferer, need to be particularly attentive to the possibility of a house fire because our patient won’t be. And, even if they were, they would probably not remember what needs to … Continue reading ESSENTIAL SAFETY MEASURE
COMING TO OUR SENSES
It’s vitally important that we look after our senses at all stages of our lives, particularly when they’re in danger, either from being neglected, forgotten about or from the deterioration that comes with age and, of course, the result of a brain that’s closing down. Often, we wake up a little too late to recognise the … Continue reading COMING TO OUR SENSES
THE BIG ‘S’
Stress is one of the major factors contributing to the alarming increase in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Stress brings about a chain of chemical and hormonal reactions, such as over-production of adrenaline, which are highly deleterious to our bodies. SURROUNDED BY STRESS By the fast-living nature of our Western society, … Continue reading THE BIG ‘S’
WHEN AD COMES TO STAY
This post is based on personal experience but I’m told the difficulties we’re up against are typical, albeit that no two sufferers and carers are alike. For the sake of simplicity, I’ve named us as below to give an element of universality to the piece. THE CAST: Self – Female Carer … Continue reading WHEN AD COMES TO STAY
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
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