I became a carer for my mum when I was 12 years old, and since moving out in my early twenties I still keep a close eye, as her needs have increased. I also care for my nan, though not as much because the demands of being a single parent to a young child tends…
Are Expensive Skin Creams Worth It?
Read moreBuying “budget” skincare is something a lot of mums do, because we want to make savings on our outgoings, but buying cheap could cost us more in the long-run. My cupboards are stuffed full of half-used lotions and potions which haven’t quite lived up to their own promises and I dread to think how much…
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Read moreIt’s been reported in the news recently that UK public health officials are recommending we should all take vitamin D supplements as the majority of people aren’t getting enough of it through diet and sunshine. According to the BBC news article one in five adults and one in six kids in England have low vitamin D…
Recipe: Anzac Biscuits With Raisins
Read moreI love baking when it’s quick and easy, and Anzac biscuits tick both of these criteria! They taste so good, and thankfully aren’t too high in fat compared to most home-baked biscuits.
Finding Ways To Talk To People With Dementia
Read moreNow that my nan’s getting into the more severe stages of Alzheimer’s I’m noticing it’s becoming more difficult to hold a conversation with her. This is normal for those with Dementia because the disease shuts down parts of the brain bit by bit so communication and speech can be affected hugely. My nan is forgetting…
Hobbies For Those With Dementia
Read moreAs you’re aware my nan has Dementia in the form of Alzheimer’s and every now and then I write about how it’s affecting her (as well as me). In recent weeks my nan has started to deteriorate particularly in the evenings, which is known as sun downing. She starts to become very confused, disorientated and…
Nan 1 – Alzheimer’s 0
Read moreYesterday was a good day for my nan and I cannot tell you how grateful I am that I chose that day to visit her. Things seem to have deteriorated a lot since her diagnosis a few months ago to the point where she is accepting a lot more help (thankfully) but she is also…
Sponsor My Skydive for Alzheimer’s!
Read moreMe and My Nan Late 2015 my amazing grandmother, Margaret Hammond, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which is a very cruel form of Dementia and known as ‘The Long Goodbye’ for a good reason. Once diagnosed unfortunately no support has been offered to inform my family of what to expect or how to help support my…
I Nearly Lost My Mum This Month
Read more“You were at deaths door a couple of weeks ago, but we couldn’t tell you that because we didn’t want you to give up the fight.”
My Traumatic Fortnight
Read moreYou may (or may not) have noticed that I’ve been very quiet on here lately, and that’s because so much stuff is happening in my life at the moment which has been crazy. I feel the urge to offload so this may be a long one! Let’s start with nan. I adore the woman to…