Alastair Stewart: Dementia makes the post-Christmas period challenging

Alastair Stewart: Dementia makes the post-Christmas period challenging

The post-Christmas period is a challenge for those of us living with dementia. We check through received cards and electronic greetings to help us remember for next year. Who gave which gifts also matters, although thank-you letters seem to be a thing of the past. Some gifts are both greatly welcomed and challenging, like the Spotify account Alex gave me. But I still can’t quite crack it! As someone with dementia, I also find it reassuring to ch…