I'm going to do a Creative Writing - Novels, course in February and I am thinking of turning my mother's biograghy, which I've been trying to work on, using her own "Story of a Life" autobiography, into a fictional novel. I thought it would be a good idea to write about some of the problems of the early stages of dementia, in the form of a story, including some humour.
I've found that once I start talking to people about Mum's vascular dementia, and bring the subject out into the open, nearly everyone has had some kind of experience with it in their family or community group. I know I might not get very far, because I'm inexperienced in writing, but I'd still like to have a go. The more people talk and write about this topic, the more likely something will be done to make life easier for us all.
I also went to a meeting on Monday, with the Thames Gateway project people. They are aiming to build "Sustainable Communities" so that housing, leisure and work are all in the same location and connected by good Public Transport links. When I asked about sheltered housing and Care Homes for the elderly, disabled and vulnerable, I was told that "There is no demand for it."
Surely the Government should take a lead and insist that some provision is made for older people, on all new large housing schemes, so that it is easier for families to care for dependant relatives as well as their young children. Society could be missing out here on a great opportunity to provide first class community facilities on these new housing projects.
Kayla
I've found that once I start talking to people about Mum's vascular dementia, and bring the subject out into the open, nearly everyone has had some kind of experience with it in their family or community group. I know I might not get very far, because I'm inexperienced in writing, but I'd still like to have a go. The more people talk and write about this topic, the more likely something will be done to make life easier for us all.
I also went to a meeting on Monday, with the Thames Gateway project people. They are aiming to build "Sustainable Communities" so that housing, leisure and work are all in the same location and connected by good Public Transport links. When I asked about sheltered housing and Care Homes for the elderly, disabled and vulnerable, I was told that "There is no demand for it."
Surely the Government should take a lead and insist that some provision is made for older people, on all new large housing schemes, so that it is easier for families to care for dependant relatives as well as their young children. Society could be missing out here on a great opportunity to provide first class community facilities on these new housing projects.
Kayla
