A flexible approach is best

Nov 26, 2018 | Advice, Blog

Before I began caring for my mum, I used to plan everything in my life. I was a total control freak. Everything had to be scheduled and my goals all had deadlines. It may sound boring it certainly didn’t do my career any harm. I enjoyed having control over my daily...

Low-protein high-carb diet for brain health

Nov 20, 2018 | News

Low-protein high-carb diet shows promise for healthy brain ageing – is this true? Comments from Alzheimer’s Society… Low-protein high-carbohydrate diets may be the key to longevity, and healthy brain ageing in particular, according to a new mice study from the...

‘There was nothing left of my Mum’ – Russ Kane’s story

Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, Featured, Personal stories

Writer and award-winning broadcaster Russ Kane was well-known as ‘The Flying Eye, delivering traffic reports on the Capital FM Breakfast Show for 20 years from his ‘funny little blue plane’. Russ tragically lost his wife Sally, aged 43, to cancer in 2004. He also lost...

What to do when your loved one refuses to see the GP

Nov 18, 2018 | Advice

It’s a common situation to be in. Your loved one may be starting to show signs of dementia but they refuse to see their GP. If you are worried about their memory and their cognitive function in general, you may have tried to talk to them and express your...

Encouraging a loved one to accept help and support

Nov 16, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour

Expert advice from former dementia carer, NHS expert and medical writer Mary Jordan. Mary Jordan has first-hand experience of dementia through caring for relatives and through her work for Alzheimer’s Society. She also has many years of experience working for the...