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Wednesday 29 April 2009

April 29, 2009: Mum would have loved it

Few people arrange more than two funerals. But no matter. Undertakers and vicars arrange hundreds. Discreetly they take charge and everything runs smoothly. Mind you, have you seen how much they cost? They jolly well ought to run smoothly, writes Marianne Talbot Read On
Thursday 23 April 2009

April 23, 2009: mourning mum

Marianne Talbot cared for her mother, who had Alzheimer's disease, for many years. Here, she shares with us the beginning of the next stage Read On
Wednesday 15 April 2009

April 15, 2009: the end of the chapter

For many years, Marianne Talbot's life centred around caring for her beloved mother, who had Alzheimer's disease. In this poignant instalment of her online diary, Marianne describes the closing of the final chapter Read On
Wednesday 8 April 2009

April 8, 2009: trouble ahead

Marianne Talbot's mother already has advanced Alzheimer's disease. Now tests suggest a new problem Read On
Wednesday 1 April 2009

April 1, 2009: love all

Carer Marianne Talbot on the difficulty of combining a love life with caring duties Read On
Wednesday 25 March 2009

March 25, 2009: tooth and nail

Marianne Talbot's mother enjoys a manicure - but not all grooming is that easy Read On
Wednesday 18 March 2009

March 18, 2009: Fatcat starts to fade away

The vet's prognosis for Marianne's mother's beloved cat is not good. But Marianne has decided to let 'Fatcat' live on in her mother's mind Read On
Wednesday 11 March 2009

March 11, 2009: sweets for my sweet

Now that Marianne Talbot's mother no longer shows any interest in flowers or plants, the only welcome gift is a sweet treat Read On
Thursday 5 March 2009

March 5, 2009: animal magic

Carer Marianne Talbot on the sheer joy that the 'pet therapy' animals bring - plus, the possibility of a new home for Fatcat Read On
Wednesday 25 February 2009

February 25, 2009: home truths

Marianne Talbot on why sometimes a care home may be the answer for very frail relative and everyone who cares for them Read On