Oct 7, 2020 | About Dementia, Advice, Behaviour
Despite your good intentions to do your best for your loved one, it can be a real challenge to be a good carer unless you understand dementia and how it affects the person. Here are some tips on how to be the best possible carer you can be… Understand the symptoms of...
Feb 9, 2020 | About Dementia, Advice, Blog, Personal stories
A friend recently asked me to reveal the biggest challenge of caring for a parent with dementia. In reality, there is no simple answer to that question. It’s been almost four years since my mum died, but when someone asks me a question like that it brings back...
Oct 30, 2019 | Blog, Personal stories
Carer Leanne Gibson has quit her job to look after her nan and has written about the impact of being a dementia carer. Imagine losing someone you love more than anything in the world. Imagine losing someone you love but who physically is still here. Imagine having to...