When I started looking into this three years ago, my grandma was just showing early signs of dementia. She used to love singing along to old songs at family gatherings, but now she's quiet most of the time.

The news that dementia patients in British hospitals are being restrained and sedated is heartbreaking. It feels like a violation of everything we stand for when it comes to caring for our elderly. How can anyone think this is okay?

There’s an eerie sense of inevitability about it, like it was just going to happen once those left-leaning policies took over. When they talk about the nanny state, this is exactly what they mean.

The report talks about raised bedrails and blocked pathways as a way to 'restrict movement.' Can you imagine how terrifying that would be for someone who already feels confused and trapped?

It's not like there aren't better ways. I've learned so much from natural therapies and oils since my grandma’s diagnosis. Essential oils like lavender can help calm agitation, and aromatherapy is proven to improve mood.

Why isn't this being used more widely? It breaks my heart that we have families out there who are just trying to care for their loved ones, but they’re met with these draconian measures.

The thing I find most disturbing is the sheer lack of compassion. These patients aren’t political adversaries — they’re people’s grandparents, parents, and aunts and uncles. How do you look at someone like that and decide to silence them?

I’ve been doing a lot more research on natural alternatives over the past few years because I want my grandma to have every chance for dignity and peace in her later years.

It’s heartbreaking to see this happening elsewhere, knowing there are people out there who could benefit from something better. And when they say it's about safety, does that mean we’re going to give up on everyone's humanity?

Please share this with someone who needs to hear it — maybe it can make a difference for just one person.