January 5, 2021
Growing up with Grandma and learning to understand dementia
"I have lived with two grandparents diagnosed with dementia. When I was 8 years old, I lived with…
April 14, 2020
Reaching out to isolated persons with dementia is essential during Covid-19 – here are 7 specific things you can do
Older adults always need social connection, but they need it now more than ever. The novel coronavirus brings…
June 10, 2019
The Reality of Caring for Someone with Dementia
Current research and dementia care services are typically problem-focused, and designed to alleviate burden in carers. But by promoting…
February 7, 2019
My wellbeing as a caregiver and how community support is important
Robing has been caring for his mother, Sally, who was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. He…
January 31, 2019
My journey navigating through mum’s dementia
Robing has been caring for his mother, Sally, who was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. He…
January 8, 2019
Could different cultures teach us something about dementia?
Our society needs to recognize that dementia is not only a brain disorder of the person living with…
December 20, 2018
Christmas Celebrations With A Loved One With Dementia
Christmas can be a stressful time for hosts and guests alike, and it’s more so for carers of…
August 23, 2018
5 Things I Wish I Had Known In the Beginning of Dad’s Dementia
This is about what I learned in the early stages of his condition. I’m using examples taken from…
April 12, 2018
Living The Long Goodbye with My Grandpa and Dementia
Julia is 26, and caring for her grandfather with dementia in Canada. She brings us through her journey…
February 27, 2018
Daniel’s Journey: How I Manage Caregiving Stress
Daniel Lim was 30 years old, and building a career for himself in Singapore. Everything changed when his…
February 20, 2018
Daniel’s Journey: My Life as a Working Caregiver
Daniel Lim was 30 years old, and building a career for himself in Singapore. Everything changed when his…
November 14, 2017
What Does Dementia Mean To You?
"Words and sentences do not tell us meanings by themselves; it's us who draw meanings from words and…
August 28, 2017
19 Year-Old Strives to Make Dominica a Dementia Friendly Country
Rianna Patterson is bringing waves of change to her community through the Dominica Dementia Foundation. She is also a…
June 1, 2017
Alzheimer’s Might Rob You of Your Memory, But it Can’t Take Away How You Choose to Face it As a Family
Keir Gravil, from the UK, was 26 when his father was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's. He brings us through his…
May 15, 2017
Loving Through Dementia: For Better or For Worse
Jaime Pollard-Smith looks back at the power of her parents' marriage as she celebrates their 46th wedding anniversary this…
March 1, 2017
Loving Our Dad Just As He Loved His
Uzairah Azaman, from Singapore, was 24 years-old when her father was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's. She shares how…
February 22, 2017
Mum’s Dementia and Why It is Important to Educate The Young
Tamas Tatai was 41 years old when he moved from the UK back home to Hungary to care for…
January 4, 2016
My Journey With My Mum: Finding The Lesson And Learning From It
"Through it all, every now and then the wires would connect and she would be herself. Make a…
October 28, 2015
How I See Beauty In Suffering
"Sometimes, it is through these tiny bits that we begin to see the beauty in suffering. The beauty…
October 22, 2015
To Live This Gift Of Life We Were Given
A blend of emotions and thoughts caring for mum who has dementia. "Grab these moments and memories and put…
October 14, 2015
Mom’s Killer Alzheimer’s: A Reminder To Enjoy Life’s Best Moments
Remembering memories with mum and looking back at the three main stages of Alzheimer's she went through. By…