The challenges of being a dementia carer

Feb 9, 2020 | About Dementia, Advice, Blog, Personal stories

A friend recently asked me to reveal the biggest challenge of caring for a parent with dementia. In reality, there is no simple answer to that question. It’s been almost four years since my mum died, but when someone asks me a question like that it brings back...

Persuading a loved one to accept help

Jan 11, 2020 | Advice

There is a recurring theme among carers when it comes to the reason why many don’t seek help. ‘I’d love to get help looking after my mum/dad/partner, but they won’t let anyone else except me take care of them.’ I’ve heard this said many times and I faced the same...

How to cope with carer’s stress

Nov 4, 2019 | Advice

Are your stress levels soaring? You’re not alone. In 2015, the charity, Carers UK, surveyed 5000 carers across the UK and the results showed that 84 per cent of carers feel stressed. In addition, 78 per cent feel more anxious these days and a whopping 55 per cent...

The reality of dementia

Oct 30, 2019 | Blog, Personal stories

Carer Leanne Gibson has quit her job to look after her nan and has written about the impact of being a dementia carer. Imagine losing someone you love more than anything in the world. Imagine losing someone you love but who physically is still here. Imagine having to...

Alzheimer’s: not a disease of the elderly

Sep 20, 2019 | About Dementia, News

World’s largest dementia study reveals two-thirds of people think dementia is a normal part of ageing, rather than a medical condition –  Alzheimer’s Society comments.  95 per cent of participants think they could develop dementia in their lifetime – a survey of...