Our Dementia Journey

Our Dementia Journey is a raw and deeply personal account of love, loss, and the quiet realities of caring for someone with dementia.When Barb is diagnosed with early-onset dementia in her late fifties, life changes in ways neither she nor her husband could have imagined. What begins as subtle memory lapses and confusion gradually becomes a relentless and heartbreaking decline. As her condition worsens, her husband finds himself navigating the unfamiliar and overwhelming role of full-time carer, without training, guidance, or a roadmap.Through moments of frustration, tenderness, and exhaustion, he shares the reality of what it means to care for a loved one as they slowly disappear. From early warning signs and diagnosis, through the challenges of daily care, to the eventual need for full-time support, this memoir offers an honest and unfiltered look at the emotional, physical, and practical toll of dementia.But this is also a story of enduring love - of showing up, day after day, even when the person you love no longer recognises you.Written in a clear and conversational voice, Our Dementia Journey is not only a tribute to Barb's life, but a valuable companion for anyone walking a similar path. Within these pages, carers will find understanding, reassurance, and the quiet reminder that they are not alone.