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Agnes Houston

Agnes Houston

I am a dementia activist from Coatbridge, Scotland

Agnes Houston

Agnes is exhausted by her efforts to get support for her husband. “I have never felt so alone”
Agnes is getting to grips and coming to terms with her new status as a carer.
Agnes reflects on a difficult and turbulent year during which, among other things she became a carer for her husband.
Agnes is going to approach a busy day on ZOOM with caution – wise words as usual from Agnes.
Agnes on the joys of dental hygiene. You’ll be dazzling us all some time soon Agnes.
Agnes is feeling ripped off by Royal Mail.
The first snowfall of the year is tempting a very brave Agnes out of her front door.
Agnes shows us how to use Alexa to connect to DEEPNESS radio, and of course her Alexa joins in.
Agnes has had a difficult few weeks with sensory overload and ‘sundowning’. Despite that, her friends in the Zoomettes and DEEP are keeping her going.
Agnes is feeling frustrated that despite cafes and pubs being open, libraries in her area remain closed. Poor communication from the libraries themselves isn’t helping.
Agnes recognises that she will have to relearn all sorts of things following the loss of routine during lockdown.
It’s ‘stupid o’clock’ and Agnes is really struggling with hypercusis and it’s knock-on effects. Anyone else had a similar problem?
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