A common complaint from the elderly is forgetfulness — whether it’s something they’ve misplaced, or a thing they’ve forgotten. Usually no one bothers to take it seriously, putting the ‘condition’ if we can call it that, down to old age.…
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Carers: What You Need to Know
Ask the Experts with Dr Achal Bhagat When we talk about caring for somebody with a mental health problem, the most important thing is not to be judgmental. People can have all kinds of problems. What might be easy for…
Love, Understanding, and a Boyfriend with Bipolar Disorder
By NN* I fell in love when I was 19. A seemingly innocuous statement that could have underlined the life of any person in the last year of their teens. But when I write love, I mean it was really love. The…
Mrs C Remembers: An Excerpt
Featuring an excerpt of the wonderful book Mrs C Remembers, where author Himanjali Sankar explores unique family dynamics, the mother-daughter relationship and the condition of dementia (and coming to terms with a loved one getting the diagnosis), with a profound touch. …
Ten Things to Know About Domestic Violence
By Ratna Golaknath “I would leave if my husband/ partner ever hit me, cheated on me or treated me like dirt”. How often have you thought that in the past or even in the present? All of us have an…
Your Stories: Surviving as a Care-Giver
Editor’s Note: We appreciate your courage, dear contributors, and are the first to say you *must take care of yourselves first. We imagine this as a safe space for conversation and feel that sometimes there is something — dare we…