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...
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...
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...
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...
It’s World Alzheimer’s Month – do your bit with these five ideas to fundraise and raise awareness. September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a campaign organised by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds...
