Respect for carers

Apr 18, 2017 | Featured

Good carers deserve the greatest respect. They do an amazing job. If you think their role is mainly about making cups of tea, chatting to residents and helping them get washed and dressed, then think again. There’s much more to it than that, including tasks...

Forgetting special occasions

Apr 16, 2017 | Advice

It was my birthday two days ago, writes Christina Neal. My first one since mum died. A few friends asked me if I felt sad celebrating my special day without mum being here to share it with me. It sounded strange to them, but my answer was no. It felt like mum...

Getting a dementia diagnosis

Apr 3, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice

If you suspect that a loved one has a form of dementia, it may take some time to persuade them to visit the GP. Getting a diagnosis can also prove challenging. The first stumbling block is that the person may not think anything is wrong, or they may blame their...

Managing early stages of dementia

Mar 28, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice

My mum was recently diagnosed with a form of dementia. She is in the early stages and I am pleased to say she is living successfully on her own. But initially I was worried about how she would cope. My home is over an hour away from hers and, though I visit weekly and...

Coping when needs change

Mar 20, 2017 | Advice, Financial & Planning

When you’ve been caring for a loved one for some time, you will hopefully reach a stage where you feel you’ve got the situation under control. You will have learned more about the disease and the impact it has on the person. You may have adjusted your behaviour to...