The District Nurse The sitting room had two large bay windows, one looked north over the fields and towards the hills, the other looked over the rose garden to the … Read moreThe District Nurse
I’ve lost my marbles! The high-pitched scream echoed through the house, an anxious voice shouted, ‘What’s wrong?’ Hurried footsteps could be heard, including my own, … Read moreI’ve lost my marbles!
Here Comes the Barber Late shifts always started differently to the morning shift. This summer had been warm and at times, sultry. Residents enjoyed the breeze from open … Read moreHere Comes the Barber
Santa’s Lost His Breeks The Christmas lights were up, day care was festooned and glittering. Lunch with its crackers, silly jokes and paper hats and delightful trifle or … Read moreSanta’s Lost His Breeks
Belonging is a Choice Mrs B. had buried her husband many years before I met her, petite and slim she had a smile that deepened the life lines etched on her face. A member … Read moreBelonging is a Choice
Is Our Diet Culture Damaging for Older People? Come January our televisions are flooded with images of shiny gyms and membership offers. Full page adverts are taken out across newspapers and … Read moreIs Our Diet Culture Damaging for Older People?