Where Do I Start? A Diagnosis of Myositis and So Much Is Happening …. But I Will Try An Update!

Hi Everyone, Since I last posted, our lives have been turned upside down. I think the best way to bring you the simplest update is to list the events, and then I'll chat about key issues. Here goes..... Let's start with good news: Peter had his ACAT assessment last week for 7⁷⁷Level 4 Aged Care … Continue reading Where Do I Start? A Diagnosis of Myositis and So Much Is Happening …. But I Will Try An Update!

February is the Month of Love….and Love Can Take Many Forms

You would be forgiven for thinking this is a Valentine’s Day post given the title I’ve chosen. It is about love but with a twist.

Our Alzhiemers Rainbow …A Colourful Chaotic Time of Change

A Day In Our Life of Alzhiemers We've had a terrible night, the night before last.Lots of hail, another power outage, etc.Then my husband decided his catheter drain switch wasn't working, so he put a bulldog clip on the end of the tube. I rang the ambulance, and they came out and said it was … Continue reading Our Alzhiemers Rainbow …A Colourful Chaotic Time of Change

A New Year Promise…Hope In The Midst of Delight and Despair

I pray every day of  this New Year will be full of hope, anticipation and peace every step of the way, no matter the twists and turns.

All I Want For Christmas is……Comfort and Joy

How can we all find comfort and joy this Christmas? I really don't have a dot point list of jolly holly answers for you. I'm not even sure I can rustle up a Ho Ho Ho!

Sam’s Snippets Number Five – Pyjama Day With Purpose…Plus A Health Update

What is the first thing that comes to mind if I tell you I've been having Pyjama Days? I asked this question to my carers, Registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists. I thought I'd get a range of answers from this group of people. However, they all answered with the same reply..... "A day of rest … Continue reading Sam’s Snippets Number Five – Pyjama Day With Purpose…Plus A Health Update

A Diagnosis, A Perfect Wheelchair and an Unknown Journey Ahead

We have an incredibly long and unknown journey ahead of us. We are both so exhausted but thankful for the support from carers, registered nurses and our medical teams.

Sam’s Snippet Number Four – Alzheimers, Challenges and Blessings

To say life was peaceful, relaxed and full of hope at the moment would be a lie. We are consumed with change to nearly every part of daily living. We are getting there but not without consequences...some good, some not so good. Let's have a look at what I mean by that.... Alzheimers Diagnosis Ensuring … Continue reading Sam’s Snippet Number Four – Alzheimers, Challenges and Blessings