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I've been taking it in coffee, Izzy. I couldn't drink it neat, much too oily. But as I usually drink my coffee black, I found the oil kept it too hot, and I kept burning my mouth. Something to watch...

Though not strictly relevant, my experience may be of interest as a 'control'.

I'm not showing any signs of dementia, still do advanced Sudoku and crosswords, but I feel age has been creeping up...

I'm disappointed that BBC has repeatedly referred to her 'frail health', without one mention of dementia.

Of course the family have the right to decide on the announcement, but it's such a pity,...

Ta Norrms!:)
xxxxx

Norrms, you know how much I appreciate all your posts, but this has to be one of the best yet! It's pure genius.

Would you mind if I copied it to circulate among people who should read it?

Love,

Hi BE

This is such a hard stage to cope with, and one that just has to be survived. It is not your mum who is at loggerheads with you, it is the dread disease that has taken her over. You know...

I'm glad you're feeling better, BE. So am I.:) In fact, I feel positive and am thinking clearly again.:)

Following Fiona's suggestion, I checked back to see what the theme had been when I started...

Hi BE and Fiona

What interesting comments.

I'm following the challenge, and felt wonderful for the first week - positive, and thinking more clearly.

Then out of the blue I had a severe...

The Scottish government has produced a proposition paper based on points raised in strategy meetings round the country last year. You can read it here:
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No, John didn't lose his memory until almost the end. He did have problems recognising people, but I put that down to the fact that names had gone, so he had no reference points. He also remembered...

Hi Maggies

My husband had PPA, and your description of your husband sounds eerily like mine. John was also diagnosed at 66, and was very fit.

PPA is a rare form of fronto-temporal dementia. I...

I think charging negates the whole concept of 'befriending'

If someone chose to come and have a cup of tea with me as a friend, that would be wonderful, and hopefully we'd become real friends.
...

Hi there, welcome from me too.

My husband also had PPA, diagnosed 2000, died 2010. I don't post much these days, though I do try to keep up with people I know.

If I can help in any way, just...

Good suggestion.:)

I've written a review, waiting for it to be moderated.

Nan, BletherBox is a new dementia forum, set up for sufferers and carers in Scotland. Not a rival to TP in any way, but Scottish law and care system are different.

It's still in its infancy, and...

So she has!:o Just re-read Nan's post.

I couldn't see any way to access it without a kindle either. We need Nan to explain.

It's only available on kindle, I'm afraid.

Nan, have you thought of a printed version?

I've just read your poems right through, Nan - floods of tears of course.

I read them when you posted them on TP, but re-reading them as a complete story is very, very moving.

My favourites?...

Well done, Nan. I'm off to buy it now.

Your poems were always so moving, and as we were at similar stages, really resonated with me.

Love,

Well done, LYN T. Your email is excellent - concise and to the point. I do hope he reads it, and is interested enough to read this thread.

My lovely husband ended his life in a care home. becaus I...

This is my experience. It's two and a half years since I lost John, but sometimes it feels so fresh.

I've thrown myself into all sorts of new activities, and continued with my dementia work...

Hi Debbie, I've answered on your blog.

All the best,

Goodness, Fiona, thank you so much for your comprehensive response.:)

I did chuckle over your mum's suggested responses. The approach certainly wouldn't have worked with her. It wouldn't have...

I've been invited to a meeting to discuss the implemention of the technique for people with dementia. I must confess I'd never heard of it, but of course I've been googling.

It seems to be a...

Hi Meme and jimbo.

Thank you for at least taking a look at BB. I think (hope!) you'll get used to the format, like anything new, it takes a few looks to familiarise yourself.

I'd like to point...