Because I have lived in so many places, I have been thinking about what is a ‘home’ – as opposed to a space you live …
Ireland To New Zealand, And Back Again
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Nursing Care – Is This Our Last Home?
We always knew the day would come when dad would have to move into a nursing home. From the outset his dementia has been a …
Residential Care is More Than Just ‘A Room’
It’s been a year since my dad went into residential care When someone with dementia moves into residential care it is because they need more …
I Love My home, It’s Where I’m Happiest.
I love my home, it’s where I’m happiest. It’s not special…. but it’s special to me. I used to be a real mad collector and …
This Is ‘My Time’: I Came Here To Paint.
I sold my house. It was a nice house, the children grew up in it and they were very happy. But this is my time.. …
I’ve Independence Here In My Wheelchair Accessible Home
As wheelchair user I find this flat is so much better and bigger than my last place. This is classified as a ‘single-person’s’ flat. It …
At 92, I’m Happy In This Flat
I’ve been living here for sixteen years. Five years in this particular flat. When I lived in the other flat downstairs there was a bit …
A House “In Need Of Some Modernisation.”
It takes a lot of people, on a daily basis, to keep my dad in his own home. We have someone to cut the grass …