What to do when a person forgets their loved one has died

Mar 27, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour

Former carer Christina Neal reveals why it’s not a good idea to tell a person with dementia that their loved one has died when they have forgotten. Mum was confused. That was nothing new. But the words that came out of her mouth left me baffled, upset and...

Dementia and mobility issues

Mar 15, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour

The change in my mum’s mobility was quite rapid. She was a slim lady, usually light on her feet and she enjoyed regular walks. She could move fairly quickly when she was motivated to do so. Then gradually, seemingly over a period of a few months, her mobility changed....

Communicating with a person with dementia

Mar 14, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour

How do you communicate with a person with dementia when they don’t talk much, and you don’t know for sure if they understand what you are saying? Former carer, author and dementia care expert Mary Jordan offers some useful advice. How to communicate with a person with...

How to prevent falls at home

Mar 12, 2019 | Advice

Dementia can affect a person’s mobility and this of course can increase the risk of falls. The person’s home can be adapted to be made safer. It’s worth contacting social services or the local Alzheimer’s Society office if you have one. They may be able to arrange for...

Don’t worry about the long-term future

Feb 22, 2019 | Advice

Anyone caring for a loved one with dementia will know that it’s easy to worry constantly about the present and the future. When I was caring for my mum, I used to worry about what was going to happen when I woke up each morning. I wondered how many times the phone...