Dementia and SAD: How to spot and manage the symptoms

Dementia and SAD: How to spot and manage the symptoms

Would you know if the person you’re caring for is suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Angelina Manzano reveals how to spot and ease the symptoms.  As the dark nights draw in, it can often spark a case of the winter blues. However for people who suffer...
A sociable game

A sociable game

Call-to-Mind is a fun and interactive game that combats boredom and promotes connections for those living with dementia. We spoke to founder, Laura Templeton, about its positive impact  ‘The concept of Call-to-Mind was actually formed more than 25 years ago, by...
What to do when the person can no longer live alone

What to do when the person can no longer live alone

Christina Neal recalls the day she realised her mum could no longer live alone and has advice on what to do if you’re in a similar situation with your loved one I remember the day well. It was 10pm and I decided to give my mum another call before she went to...
8 essential tips for carers

8 essential tips for carers

Dementia Help founder and former carer Christina Neal has these top tips for carers on how to cope with caring for a loved one… Get to know dementia Get to know dementia. Understand how the disease affects your loved one. The more you know the better placed you will...
Do you have unresolved issues with your loved one?


Do you have unresolved issues with your loved one?


If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you may resent the role if you have anger or frustration towards the person because of their past behaviour. Christina Neal felt the same about her mum and confronted her issues…   I’m going to ask you a controversial...