Dangling conversations

These stories were told by people with early stage dementia and their carers. The stories were created in a Patient Voices Reflective digital storytelling workshop in April, 2011.

The stories

Click on the links below to play the stories.

 

Making the most of life

 

Trained as a solicitor, Aileen turns her memory to good use recalling family stories. Speculating as to whether stress and Alzheimer's are linked, she nevertheless tries to make the most of life, like her mother and grandmother before her.

The lad fae Norrie’s Pend

 

His sense of humour is undiminished as Alex looks back at various incidents in his life, laughs at the tricks his memory plays now at the Bookies and the shops and looks forward to the future.

It's home

 

Bill's love of sports (especially football), travel and keeping busy and happy memories of army service in Korea nevertheless lead him to conclude that home is the best place to be.

Some things don’t change

 

Bubbly, attractive and vivacious, Etta has lived life to the full, driving interesting cars, running amusement arcades and travelling around the world. For as long as she can remember, she has always loved food, although these days it's harder to remember what she likes.

It’s the art

 

Gerry reflects on art, the links between art and humanity, and the meaning of art in his life, As he struggles to take in his diagnosis of dementia, Gerry appreciates the care and kindness at the centre, and being with others in the same boat - and knows that art and music will keep him connected to the world.

It’s a different world

 

Once a popular and confident speaker, loss of the ability to speak easily has been one of the worst aspects of dementia for Rob. Now, laughing and smiling, he reflects that a world without a memory can still be a happy one.

Still fit

 

Strong and healthy as a young man, Wallace has always loved sport and being outside.
His loss of vision has meant that he has had to find other ways to exercise, but he still manages to keep fit - and positive.

Caring

 

There was never much question about what Wendy would do for a career. From her earliest days, caring came naturally to her and she was determined to work to the highest standards, despite the parsimonious attitude of private care home managers.
Nowadays, working in the voluntary sector, Wendy continues to care for people with dignity and respect, while feeling valued and respected herself.

 

 

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