"Walk in their shoes, see what they see, hear what they hear, feel what they feel, only then will you begin to understand dementia". Maria, Dignified Minds
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"Walk in their shoes, see what they see, hear what they hear, feel what they feel, only then will you begin to understand dementia". Maria, Dignified Minds
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Nov 23, 2025
Singing and dementia
Maria Nicol
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Music awakens the soul
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Oct 28, 2025
Social chit chat and confabulation
Maria Nicol
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What mum's 'big stories' taught me
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Aug 27, 2025
Dementia saved my relationship with mum
Maria Nicol
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Little did I know that mum's dementia would bring emotional healing and connection to our relationship.
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Jul 22, 2025
Living well with dementia
Maria Nicol
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What does it mean to "live well with dementia"?
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Jun 27, 2025
Dad's new best friend
Maria Nicol
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In the midst of dad's dementia, his new best friend always left him feeling respected, happy and content.
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May 22, 2025
What flowers and dementia taught me
Maria Nicol
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The lessons mum and dad taught me with their dementia were always poignant and to the point, for which I am forever grateful.
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Apr 24, 2025
Finding the 'happy place' in dementia
Maria Nicol
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Mar 22, 2025
What the heart remembers
Maria Nicol
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Dad taught me that all the brain changes in the world will never ever take away a person's ability to feel emotions.
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Feb 24, 2025
Best friends and dementia
Maria Nicol
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The deepest friendship found in a dementia unit.
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Jan 24, 2025
Kindness and compassion
Maria Nicol
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Beautiful lessons I have learnt during my years of living in the world of dementia.
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Dec 3, 2024
Embracing false teeth
Maria Nicol
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Who knew false teeth could teach me a valuable lesson!
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Nov 18, 2024
A glimpse into my dad's world of dementia
Maria Nicol
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Have you ever wondered what the world might look like through the eyes of someone living with dementia? Here's what I think my dad saw.
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