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Night night Mummy W

Posted on January 28, 2026 by thepogblog

Last Monday Mum played table tennis. On Tuesday she couldn’t remember, so I showed her the photo and she informed me that  ‘actually I was very good at it’.  (Coordination even pre stroke and dementia wasn’t one of Mum’s strengths, … Continue reading →

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My new face

Posted on January 16, 2026 by thepogblog

At some point last year I was going out somewhere with Mr R and had one of those moments when I just could not remember…in this case, it was whether I’d put my make up on or not. I don’t … Continue reading →

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A parental update

Posted on January 15, 2026 by thepogblog

It’s been a while (6 months) since I did a video with Mum for all sorts of reasons, but if you were missing her, I did a quick update here including a quick tour of her room, which is really … Continue reading →

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Spreading wooly smiles

Posted on January 9, 2026 by thepogblog

Around Christmas time I heard an appeal from the RSPCA on the radio for people to make blankets for cold furballs.  I can’t stand the thought of a cold furball, so I got crocheting and made this one: We have … Continue reading →

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No aliens to see here

Posted on January 8, 2026 by thepogblog

Once upon a time (around a decade ago), many miles away (Bumpkinsville), my brain used to do a weird thing on quite a regular basis.  At least, I think it’s weird; I guess other people’s brain might do the same … Continue reading →

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Retaining information

Posted on December 12, 2025 by thepogblog

Someone in Mum’s dementia unit can read and retain information.  Dont get me wrong, this is great.  For them.  Less so for people like me. Because, to keep people safe in a home such as Mum’s there are key pads … Continue reading →

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Cracking on with Tuesdays

Posted on December 5, 2025 by thepogblog

This Tuesday I joined Mum for breakfast as there seemed rather a lot to get done and I’ve discovered it is possible to fit more into the day if you simply get up earlier and crack on. However, the level … Continue reading →

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Musical Bingo, anyone?

Posted on November 28, 2025 by thepogblog

Now Mum has moved to the dementia unit at the care home, visiting has become a bit more of a gamble.  There’s a lot more activities for Mum to take part in and the team have no qualms with ‘encouraging’ … Continue reading →

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It was a 5 minute job

Posted on November 14, 2025 by thepogblog

We all have those five minute jobs that grow legs occasionally, don’t we? I had one yesterday.  All I had to do was call the local log man to request a delivery of logs.  And it turned out he had … Continue reading →

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Finding Brave

Posted on November 10, 2025 by thepogblog

I think sometimes we all need a bit more brave, don’t we? My niece struggles to find her brave sometimes, but luckily it was brought to the attention Dave the Brave – the dragon in charge of all or our … Continue reading →

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