Coping with aggression in a person with dementia

Sep 6, 2022 | About Dementia, Advice, Behaviour

A person with dementia can be subject to mood swings, including anger and aggression. It’s stressful and upsetting for the person and their carer. Here’s why it can happen and what you can do to cope… We often tend to think of dementia as an elderly person’s...

How to be a good carer

Aug 14, 2022 | Advice

It’s estimated that there are currently around 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. This number is set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Dementia is one of the biggest challenges faced by carers. It can be both rewarding and demanding and often...

Signs that my mum had dementia

Mar 25, 2022 | Advice, Behaviour

Before my mum was formally diagnosed with vascular dementia, I knew something was wrong. I could tell that she wasn’t herself. If you have noticed that a loved one isn’t their normal self lately and you fear that something could be wrong, you may find common ground in...

Why It’s So Important To Plan Ahead

Mar 25, 2022 | Advice

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a huge challenge. You may be feeling tired, overwhelmed, fearful and exhausted. I can understand that. I experienced the same feelings when caring for my late mum who had vascular dementia. It’s true you can experience a range...

The biggest crisis in the history of social care

Sep 15, 2021 | Featured, News

Tim Jones MBA, owner of Kaizen Business Consultants and a highly experienced adviser to care home owners, leadership teams and staff, speaks to Dementia Help founder Christina Neal about the crisis facing the social care sector when the Covid vaccine becomes mandatory...