Aug 4, 2021 | About Dementia, Advice, Blog
A person with dementia will be prone to repeating themselves and asking the same questions time and time again. Christina Neal explains how to deal with this situation. As the saying goes, patience is a virtue. That’s certainly true when caring for a person with...
Oct 17, 2020 | About Dementia, Advice
Has your loved one started sleeping more and do they often sleep during the day and night? Christina Neal looks at why this might be occurring… A person with dementia may sleep more during the day and night in the later stages of their condition. It’s important to...
Oct 7, 2020 | About Dementia, Advice, Behaviour
Despite your good intentions to do your best for your loved one, it can be a real challenge to be a good carer unless you understand dementia and how it affects the person. Here are some tips on how to be the best possible carer you can be… Understand the symptoms of...
Sep 13, 2020 | About Dementia, Blog, Personal stories
Do your bit for family carers living with dementia and sign up for the charity Dementia Carers Count’s walking challenge next month. There are 700,000 families in the UK caring for a loved one with dementia. Being a carer can be a stressful and isolating experience,...
Aug 3, 2020 | About Dementia, Advice, Featured
Worried about a loved one not taking the right medication at the right time? Missing tablets or taking too many can be a real risk where a person with dementia is concerned. Pivotell has a range of pill dispensers to solve the problem. Caring for a loved one with...
