Exercise reduces dementia risk

Dec 29, 2018 | Health

Reduce your dementia risk and improve your ability to manage stress by doing some regular exercise.  Most of us know that exercise is good for heart health and weight management, but it’s also good for the brain. It’s not only good for clearing your mind, helping you...

10 things every dementia carer should know

Dec 29, 2018 | About Dementia, Advice, Behaviour

Living with dementia is extremely tough and if you’ve taken care of the person and managed to look after yourself in the process, then you’ve done a great job. It’s taught me many valuable life lessons. Caring for my mum has made me more patient and less selfish, and...

Assisting a loved one with personal hygiene

Dec 29, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour

A person with dementia may lose interest in their appearance and may not wash or shower as much as they used to. You may have to prompt them to wash or dress appropriately. This can be difficult, as they may not think they need a wash, or they may want to sit around...

Support for dementia carers at work

Dec 29, 2018 | Advice, Financial & Planning

When my mum was first diagnosed with dementia, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the fear of how I would manage her needs with juggling my busy full time job that involved long hours and deadlines. I had no idea how I would cope, especially when mum’s needs...

NHS Continuing Healthcare explained

Dec 29, 2018 | Advice

NHS Continuing Healthcareis a package of care arranged and funded by the NHS that can be in any setting – in the person’s home, or in a care home. It is available in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, though the details below may be different in Northern...