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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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Dementia and I.Q.
Is there any REAL link between Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and dementia? Many studies have hinted at possible links to low I.Q. and some...
Peter Middleton
Jan 31, 20213 min read
The Naked Man
Yep. That's me. Walking down a High Street. Running through an office block or out in the countryside in all weathers. Lately, in my...
Peter Middleton
Jan 24, 20211 min read
Living With Loneliness
Loneliness is a scourge, and its extent in our society is unknown. When I worked as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), I...
Peter Middleton
Dec 26, 20202 min read
Lock-down Logic?
Another day, another series of rows about "lockdown". Here's my opinion on the whole sorry mess... I went into lockdown in early March,...
Peter Middleton
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Dementia Drop-in Centres
Now is the time. Now is the time to think differently about dementia services. Imagine a place in every town where people affected by...
Peter Middleton
Nov 15, 20201 min read
Stereotyping
People are often surprised to learn that I have Alzheimer's disease. "You're not all all what I expected" they say. "What DID you...
Peter Middleton
Oct 18, 20202 min read
Can Comics help to educate about dementia?
I've been thinking (I do a lot of that lately)... Why do we so often try and communicate information in a bland and unadventurous way? ...
Peter Middleton
Oct 9, 20201 min read
A Couple of Songs About Dementia
The wonderful gentleman in the photo is Graeme Atkins. Graeme was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2009. He uses his musical talent...
Peter Middleton
Sep 27, 20201 min read
Sensory Overload
I guess most of us have experienced “sensory overload” at one time or another. It’s anxiety caused by over-stimulation of the senses any...
Peter Middleton
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Crusading for Dementia
I am a weapon in the fight for dementia awareness. I am a foot soldier in the battle to win more government funding for dementia. At...
Peter Middleton
Sep 10, 20201 min read
Sleeptalking and related topics
You would not believe the dreams I have. My nights are an adventure. A series of weird episodes. Some scary. Some sad. Some mundane. I...
Peter Middleton
Sep 2, 20202 min read
Dementia is the Thief of Time
Help! Call the police! Alzheimer’s is stealing my past, present and future! I’m sure that even those people with only a passing...
Peter Middleton
Aug 9, 20203 min read
A Cure for Dementia
It seems like I’m reading a news report every five minutes that contains the assertion that scientists are close to finding a “cure for...
Peter Middleton
Jul 26, 20201 min read
I know you are, but what am I?
When I'm introducing myself to people who need to know, I usually say "Hi. I'm Pete - I'm living with dementia". It's usually the opening...
Peter Middleton
Jul 19, 20202 min read
Wills & Powers Of Attorney - Time to Face Facts
Once you or a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, there are some hard discussions to be had. All of the awkward conversations you’ve...
Peter Middleton
Jun 27, 20203 min read
Touching a Chord - Music and Dementia
We’ve all felt it. The rush of powerful emotion that overwhelms us and makes us cry with joy, sadness, or a mixture of a whole rainbow of...
Peter Middleton
Jun 21, 20202 min read
Carers Week
Last week was Carers Week, an annual campaign to raise the awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise...
Peter Middleton
Jun 16, 20201 min read
Anger & Aggression in Dementia
Increases in anger and aggression are often associated with dementia. People who have never shown a trace of aggression before can...
Peter Middleton
Jun 14, 20201 min read
International responses to COVID-19 in care homes
On Monday, I was honoured to deliver the opening address at an international webinar attended by many notable academics and practitioners...
Peter Middleton
Jun 10, 20201 min read
Hug a Diabetic
The Alzheimer's Society's annual Cupcake Day is on 13th June. It's a great way to have fun and raise money at the same time. But please...
Peter Middleton
May 29, 20201 min read
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