Emotional and family life

Being around each other all the time can get frustrating. Make your own space. I go off on my laptop, and also go out with a carer once a week for a few hours, while my wife meets up with her friends.

Trying to treat each other the same is a good starting point. Cut out the ‘You Can’t…’  We work together.

Living alone means there is no-one around to move things!

I put on cheerful music, and stuff that brings back good memories.

I get upset quite easily. I calm down by watching videos on YouTube, or Face-timing my friend for a good chinwag.

Nature heals me. I sit in the garden and look at the trees.

When I was made redundant I had no idea how to spend my time. So I found a hobby – my remote control tractors. If you have nothing to fall back on, you can get depressed.

I have a Dementia Dog. It can be very helpful for company and stroking – but it’s hard when they die.

My garden is my saviour. I love camping in our van too – being away from everyone, escaping.

Keep doing what you can, rather than bemoan what is lost.