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Not a day-to-day account of my life with dementia, more a scrapbook of information, musings and advice on the myriad of things I'm learning on my journey.
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Nostalgia and Reminiscence Explained
Powerful but different ways to evoke memories Introduction Have you ever caught yourself humming "Those Were the Days" while leafing...
Peter Middleton
Jun 284 min read
Dementia - Living Well, or Living Hell?
We all go through a period of adjustment after our diagnosis. We pass through stages of fright and despair, self-pity, and anger. But,...
Peter Middleton
Aug 13, 20233 min read
The Importance of Ephemera
When you visit a museum, a palace or stately home, what do you find most interesting? Do you like to gaze at the brilliant architecture?...
Peter Middleton
Jan 23, 20223 min read
How to become a Dementia Activist
When you’re living with dementia, you see the world differently. You experience problems and annoyances that, although obvious to you,...
Peter Middleton
Jan 7, 20224 min read
"Hidden Disability" Lanyards Compromised?
As I’m sure you’ll be aware, not all disabilities involve obvious outward physical signs. Here in the UK, many people with hidden...
Peter Middleton
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Covid 19 and the Blitz Spirit
While lying in hospital waiting for my shoulder operation, it occurred to me that this pandemic has been going on for a long time now,...
Peter Middleton
Oct 29, 20213 min read
Why don't YOU volunteer?
If you've already discovered the delights of volunteering, then I'm preaching to the converted, but in my experience, many, many people...
Peter Middleton
Aug 29, 20212 min read
Can Telematics benefit people living with dementia?
What if I told you that there are gadgets available that could reduce your car insurance premiums and keep you driving more safely for...
Peter Middleton
Aug 8, 20213 min read
Biometrics - Password Problems Solved?
What if you only ever needed to remember ONE password to access every site you're signed up to on the Internet? Introduction It is...
Peter Middleton
Jul 17, 20216 min read
Turbocharge your Zoom meetings!
Introduction Are you a seasoned "Zoomer"? Do you fearlessly Zoom through cyberspace, dodging every obstacle and successfully completing...
Peter Middleton
Jul 9, 20216 min read
Driving Assessment Time...
Last Thursday was an important day for me. As I waited in the foyer of the Northampton National Driving Assessment Centre (NDAC), I...
Peter Middleton
Jun 26, 20214 min read
Pareidolia and the link to dementia
Are there specific differences in the wiring of some people's brains that makes them more likely to get dementia? Much research has been...
Peter Middleton
Jun 13, 20212 min read
STOP PRESS!
I'm so proud to have won the "Couldn't Do It Without You" award at the Alzheimer's Society People Awards finals last week. This award...
Peter Middleton
Jun 2, 20211 min read
Push Yourself!
Sometimes, it's difficult to motivate oneself. But it's vitally important to our wellbeing that we continue to challenge ourselves. It...
Peter Middleton
May 7, 20212 min read
Brave New World
I consciously try not to blog about Covid 19, pandemics and "lockdown" too much, as I am heartily sick of the wall-to-wall coverage and...
Peter Middleton
Apr 3, 20213 min read
Don't Let Dementia Prevent Ya!
Today I'm feeling positive, enthusiastic and upbeat. Why? I'm not sure really. But nevertheless, like the old hippie that I am, I want to...
Peter Middleton
Mar 28, 20213 min read
The Diagnosis - A Short Story
They were early. They were always early for appointments. They sat in their car, a little bubble of calm in a busy carpark, trying to...
Peter Middleton
Mar 12, 20213 min read
CBT and Spotting the Signs of Dementia
Listen up! Listen up all of you people out there who are living with dementia, especially those of you with early onset dementia! OK....
Peter Middleton
Mar 9, 20212 min read
How to Build a Time Machine
Remember. Remember biting into a toffee apple... Remember the crunch like breaking ice, followed by the tart, crisp sensation of apple...
Peter Middleton
Feb 28, 20212 min read
Virtual Consultations - Here to stay?
After a year in lockdown, there is still much debate around the usefulness of "virtual" consultations, so I thought I'd pitch in with a...
Peter Middleton
Feb 19, 20213 min read
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