Aug 14, 2026 | Featured, News
Dementia Help has been named Carers Support Organisation of the Year in the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 – the third year in a row that it has received the prestigious accolade. Established in 2017 by writer, editor and former carer...
Jan 25, 2026 | Health & Wellbeing, News
For many families, a dementia diagnosis quietly closes the door on things they once took for granted – including holidays. The planning feels overwhelming, the risks feel too big, and carers often end up thinking, “It’s just not worth the stress.” Charity Dementia...
Oct 20, 2025 | Everyday Care, News
The Herbert Protocol is a helpful scheme devised to help you locate your loved one faster if they go missing. When a loved one living with dementia goes missing, every second counts. It’s a situation no carer ever wants to face, yet it happens more often than many...
Aug 1, 2025 | News, Personal stories
A year on from the loss of her partner Sheila, Sue Strachan, who has vascular dementia, reveals how she is coping with grief and talks about her recent house move and managing daily life. Sue Strachan is 69 and was diagnosed with vascular dementia at the age of 56. A...
Jul 20, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing
While it’s natural to focus on the symptoms of dementia, it’s equally important to pay attention to a person’s overall health. Fran Vandelli, Dementia Lead at Bupa Care Services, highlights some common health issues to be aware of when caring for a loved one. When...
May 13, 2025 | Everyday Care, Health & Wellbeing
How can you spot the signs of a possible urinary tract infection and make your loved one comfortable if they have one? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not only unpleasant – they can be particularly serious for people living with dementia. A UTI is caused by...
May 13, 2025 | Everyday Care, Health & Wellbeing
A person with dementia should be encouraged to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. If the person is in the early or mid-stages of the condition, they will still want to accomplish tasks and feel valuable. Here’s why you should encourage the person...
May 8, 2025 | Behaviour & Emotions, Understanding Dementia
If your loved one with dementia seems more anxious, restless, or confused in the late afternoon or early evening, you’re not alone. This is known as sundowning and while it can be tough to deal with, there are things you can try to help. What is Sundowning? Sundowning...
Apr 18, 2025 | Everyday Care, Understanding Dementia
Whether it’s Easter or Christmas, holiday seasons can be stressful. Busy environments and a change of routine can be distressing for your loved one and then there’s the temptation to overindulge. Christina Collison has some useful tips on managing stress levels....
