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Do you know what this flower is? It’s Myosotis Sylvatica more commonly known as the Forget Me Not. Considering the line of work I’m in, you would think that I would know that the Forget Me Not is widely used by charities and organisations associated with Dementia. But honestly, I hadn’t really thought about it, despite seeing various logos and incarnations of the Forget Me Not. I wasn’t aware that cafes and shops displaying a Forget Me Not in their window are ‘Dementia Friendly’ establishments meaning the physical environment has been considered..

Many carers aren’t aware of this, but apart from displaying the ‘obvious’ medical information that a first responder needs, an ID card for a someone living withg dementia can be a life-saver. Not only can it hold sensitive information behind a scratch panel, but it can also provide critical instructions on how to contact their family.   That seems reason enough for a patient to start carrying an ID card, of course, but there are other aspects to dementia care that make one a real boon.  For people with dementia still living at home… ..