Attending the circle dance training course
In June, I attended the Dementia Pathfinders' facilitated Circle Dance training session held in Alton. Initially, my understanding of...
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David Jolley
May 112 min read
Stress on spouse carers and child carers
At our most recent session of Dementia Conversations on line, discussion included thoughts on differences in the experiences of...
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David Jolley
Apr 252 min read
Post card from then to now
It began with me searching for cards which tell the story of times past – to share with others as we keep in touch at this special time...
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David Jolley
Apr 162 min read
Missing the point again
It is wonderful that responsible media are interested in dementia, and bringing it forward for discussion and reflection, and hopefully...
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David Jolley
Apr 32 min read
Advertising for what?
I have been less than happy with the Alzheimer’s society appeals for funds, legacies and whatever, which interrupt my morning listening...
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David Jolley
Mar 281 min read
Recent advice to professionals in dementia care
Sharing my blog about Dementia Community with others, led to my receiving a nudge to look at guidance from ‘Forward to dementia’. To my...
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David Jolley
Mar 261 min read
Dementia Community
At our most recent session of Dementia Conversations Online, there were many positive and encouraging stories and observations, but also...
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David Jolley
Mar 72 min read
Walking the walk for dementia
Manny Singh Kang caught the headlines this weekend, walking from Wolverhampton to Newcastle upon Tyne – to watch his team, Wolves, be...
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David Jolley
Feb 292 min read
Wendy Mitchell: Living and dying with dementia
Wendy Mitchell has died, aged 68 after ten years or more of living with dementia: Wendy Mitchell obituary | Dementia | The Guardian She...
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David Jolley
Feb 222 min read
Have a care
For those of us who were drawn to improve services for older people with mental disorders, including dementia, during the 1970s, we were...
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David Jolley
Feb 181 min read
Sense and wonder in medicines for dementia
It is good to see that enthusiasm for the controversial possible medication for Alzheimer’s disease has been quelled and the company...
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David Jolley
Feb 142 min read
Chaos and Darkness
I am almost overwhelmed by the stories of failure of our services to protect and promote the health of people of all ages, most...
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David Jolley
Jan 312 min read
Having a nose for it
Of all our senses, the sense of smell is perhaps the most mysterious and most difficult to analyse and describe. Yet the appreciation of...
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David Jolley
Jan 313 min read
The old place: strength in staying or returning
Friends are facing the dilemma of whether to move from their tidy three-bed semi, with a garden, to a sheltered complex: The complex...
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David Jolley
Jan 241 min read
Hope and hell of dementia care
The Guardian chose to give space to the observations of people caring for a loved one with dementia ‘I wouldn’t have missed it for the...
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David Jolley
Jan 202 min read
Reveille
Imagine lying cosy in the safety of your care home bed, snoozing on after a lengthy night shift, only to be called to wakefulness and a...
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David Jolley
Jan 92 min read
Singing heart and soul
We have rejoiced with the celebration at this special time of year. Good will and carols have been everywhere – a counter to the grimness...
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David Jolley
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Own a dog? Benefits include less chance of developing dementia
Great efforts are being made throughout the world to reduce the incidence of dementia. Approaches via life-style hold out promise – and...
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David Jolley
Dec 14, 20231 min read
I am glad: On the cards 2023
We used to make our own Christmas Cards and decorations at Warstones Junior School. My cards were generally of poorly formed Christmas...
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David Jolley
Dec 11, 20232 min read
A lighter shade of care
My gran (Jolley, nee Crundle) worked as a teenager in West Bromwich Workhouse: The Workhouse in West Bromwich, Stafford...
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