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
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LOTS OF LOVE
The diagnosis of my husband Leaf’s Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), catapulted us into another reality. We found ourselves facing an unpredictable future. This presented problems and challenges that were new to us. How would we adapt to the carer/sufferer relationship, cope with everyday living, maintain our social life, apply for all the French system has to offer … Continue reading LOTS OF LOVE
A NEW INCARNATION – ONE WAY FORWARD
By the time we get to 70 (which these days is the new 60 apparently), most of us have been through at least two ‘incarnations’. Sometimes the transition is seamless, with others it’s downright painful. But learn to move on we must if we’re to cope with our new reality and get the best out of … Continue reading A NEW INCARNATION – ONE WAY FORWARD