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Dementia and eating problems
Ensuring a person with dementia eats a balanced diet can be a challenge. Here are some common issues that may occur and how to deal with them.
Cravings for sweet foods can increase
It’s common for...
What Not to Say When Talking to Someone With Dementia
While it can be challenging and emotionally taxing to have conversations with someone who has dementia, it is important to know what not to say to ensure comfort and respect. Here are a few...
5 Key Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia is a broad term used to describe a decline in mental ability. This can include problems with memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Dementia affects people of all ages but is most common in...
Coping with aggression in a person with dementia
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...
How to be a good carer
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...
Signs that my mum had dementia
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...
Why It’s So Important To Plan Ahead
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...
The biggest crisis in the history of social care
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...
Innovative new tracking system offers greater peace of mind
Otiom is a revolutionary device that gives reassurance to carers, as well as offering greater freedom for people with dementia. Read on to find out more.
If you care for a loved one who is...
Six key things to know about dementia
The more you understand about dementia the better placed you are to provide the best care for your loved one. Christina Neal reveals six key things she wished she knew about dementia when her...
