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The Challenge is for us all 💙

Friday 29th May

One thing I’ve been learning through spending time with someone living with dementia is that the challenge isn’t only their change.

It’s ours.

The dynamics that may have existed for decades no longer work in quite the same way.

We can find ourselves expecting the same reactions, the same capabilities, the same roles and responsibilities as before.

But reality has changed.

And often the most helpful question becomes:

“How do I need to change to help this situation work?”

Recently, I found myself in a situation that felt rushed, stressful and overwhelming for everyone involved.

Nothing dramatic happened.

Nobody was at their best.

But instead of trying to make things happen perfectly, I focused on staying calm, solving one problem at a time and helping where I could.

Dinner still happened.

Everyone still ate.

The world didn’t end.

Sometimes care isn’t about fixing everything.

Sometimes it’s simply about bringing a little more calm to a situation that feels chaotic.

That may be one of the most valuable lessons dementia can teach all of us.

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If you’d like to help, please consider sharing this post or my fundraiser with others.

Every donation, share and conversation helps.

As part of my Dementia UK “31 Miles in May” challenge, I’m helping raise funds to support families affected by dementia:

👉 https://bit.ly/JPDementiaUK

Thank you 🙏

#DementiaUK #31MilesInMay #DementiaAwareness #Caregivers #Community

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What can make a difference 💙

Wednesday 27th May

One thing this experience has reminded me is how unsettling and confusing dementia can sometimes feel for those living with it.

And often, the biggest difference comes from very human things:
patience,
calmness,
familiarity,
music,
reassurance,
and simply helping someone feel safe.

Sometimes even a slow drive while listening to songs they know and love can bring comfort and connection.

That’s also why support for families and carers matters so much. Dementia doesn’t only affect one person — it affects everyone around them too.

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Update 27 May 2026

Wednesday 27th May

Only 5 days to go in my Dementia UK “31 Miles in May” challenge — and thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already doubled the original £100 target ❤️

We’re currently at £201 raised, with just £51 left to reach the new £252 goal.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared the page, encouraged me, or simply taken the time to care. It genuinely means a lot.

If you’d still like to support the fundraiser, the link is below 🙏

👉 https://bit.ly/JPDementiaUK

Thank you again ❤️

#DementiaUK #31MilesInMay #Fundraising #Care #Community

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Phase 1 🎯

Wednesday 13th May Thank you for your support! 🙏🏻🥰 Share

Be present

Saturday 2nd May This is the main lesson I have learnt to be able to share time with my loved ones with dementia and ask them about their current thoughts and feelings in the present moment  Share