Call-to-Mind

Call-to-Mind

Call-to-Mind is a communication game for those living with dementia which has been researched at University College London and approved by Alzheimer’s Society. It can help to combat boredom and agitation in a person with dementia and is also intended to help make...
Recognising the signs of dementia

Recognising the signs of dementia

Our Founder and Editor Christina Neal writes about the day she realised her mum’s forgetfulness and confusion were signs of dementia When my mum was diagnosed with dementia, I knew very little about the disease and had only associated it with memory loss, which is...
Dementia and eating problems

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 a person with dementia to consume excessive amounts of sweets,...
5 Key Symptoms of Dementia

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 older adults. While there is no one-size-fits-all...
How to be a good carer

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 by carers. It can be both rewarding and demanding and often...
Signs that my mum had dementia

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 and you fear that something could be wrong, you may find common ground in...
Why It’s So Important To Plan Ahead

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 mum who had vascular dementia. It’s true you can experience a range...
The biggest crisis in the history of social care

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 care sector when the Covid vaccine becomes mandatory...