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  • Party To Remeber ??

    Party To Remember?? Yesterday was the leaving party for our youngest daughter and her family who are emigrating to Australia in eight days time. Family came from far and wide to give her a good send off. Aunties, uncles and cousin we hadn’t seen...

  • The loneliness of Dementia

    The Loneliness Of Dementia Imagine this: You have the most loving supportive family on your side and a wealth of friends that are with you every step of the way, yet you still feel like the loneliest person in the world. Quite a statement I know, but...

  • I MISS MY MUM

    I Miss My Mum It was in June this year, on the 12 th day, When the Angels came and took you away, You were gone so quick, no time to cry, Not even time to say goodbye, I dreamt last night, you were still here, Sitting next to Dad with nothing to fear...

  • When was the last time ??

    When Was The Last Time Can I ask you something? When was the last time you asked a Dementia sufferer “What they wanted” When was the last time you asked a dementia sufferer “What would you like to see changed for the better so as to...

  • WHY DONT YOU BELIEVE ME ???

    WHY DONT YOU BELIEVE ME? I AM 53 YEARS OLD!!! 53 YEARS OLD JUST TURNED!! I HAVE ALZHEIMER`S (EARLY ONSET) WHY DONT YOU BELIEVE ME??? DOES ANYONE BELIEVE ME?? DO I BELIEVE ME?? These are but a few of the things that run through my head every time the subject...

  • The Wisdom of Grandchildren !!

    My Grandson !!! “How old are you Grandad?” “53yrs old came my reply” WOW!! That’s really old isn’t it? This is how the conversation started with my five year old grandson Mac, as we sat on my reclining (almost fully...

  • Younger Early Onset Dementia

    Younger Early Onset Dementia Hiya, as you know last week I wrote of the way my illness was possibly progressing and the effects it was having on my “Angel” Elaine and my family. When Monday finally came around (Some weekends are longer than...

  • My Words For You

    My Words For You Sitting quietly,not really there, All seeing eyes,yet vacant stare Mouth that moves,but does not speak Words are whispered,from one so weak, Future fading in failing mind, Sudden release would be so kind, Confusion reigns all around,...

  • Victory for younger early onset sufferers !!

    Hiya all, good news at last !!! As you know for the last couple of weeks i have been liasing with someone on behalf of BUPA after they asked me to review their new "Dementia Care" booklet. As you know i wasnt happy about the exclusion of any...

  • My Battle with Alzheimers RAGES ON !!!

    My Battle With Alzheimer`s As my battle with Alzheimer`s rages on, the conversation with (My Angel) Elaine in the car turns to how things have been lately and how well the medication has been working as I have now been taking Ebixa for fourteen months...

  • BBC Interview Video

    Hello my dear friends, here is my interview with BBC Radio Devon made as a video. Hope you all like it and if anybody wants to use it as a promotional video please do with my best wishes and i hope it helps, best wishes, Norrms and family xxxxxxxxxxxxx...

  • The last two days !!!!

    Hiya, the last couple of days i have spent raising awareness on TV and radio,hope you like these three links, best wishes, Norrms and family xxxxx Great piece on BBC Spotlight - we were the lead story! Here's the link to Iplayer. It's only available...
    Published 8 Oct 2010 4:41 PM by Norrms

  • Childrens questions and the uncertain future

    Children’s Questions And An Uncertain Future Yesterday was spent with my two youngest grandsons and my eleven year old granddaughter who is growing up fast!! She has just moved to secondary school and becoming more curious by the day. During the...
    Published 3 Oct 2010 3:48 PM by Norrms
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