‘People skills are so important’
Dr Zaid Aldin, a consultant vascular specialist who runs Harley Street Vein Clinic in London, explains why he believes good patient care has similarities to looking after a loved one with dementia. I am fortunate enough to not have a personal connection to dementia,...
Knowing when to let go
Christina Neal wrote the blog below a week before her mum Hazel died of vascular dementia. At the time, she had no idea that her mum only had a week to live, but she knew that her mum had gotten worse very quickly. The important thing she learned was when to let go....
Driving with dementia
A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t necessarily mean a person must stop driving, but they must inform the DVLA straight away. Christina Neal has more information Being diagnosed with a form of dementia doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one must stop driving straight...
Free guide to coping with challenging behaviour
I know from personal experience that caring for a loved one with dementia is a huge challenge. Dementia affects moods, behaviour and judgement – not just memory. This can mean the person you care for may become angry, upset or confused. But there are strategies you...
How to be a good carer
Helen Drain, dementia trainer & deputy training team leader at Christies Care (christiescare.com), reveals her top tips on caring for a loved one with dementia… Distract and deflect If the person with dementia is becoming agitated or angry, or they snap at you,...
Dementia and exercise
Helen Drain, dementia trainer & deputy training team leader at Christies Care (christiescare.com), talks about the benefits of exercise for a person with dementia… Taking part in regular physical exercise is thought to reduce the risk of developing dementia and it...
Fish consumption reduces dementia risk
An international study by scientists in the China, the UK and USA has found that people who consume little or no fish have an increased risk of dementia. The study of nearly 7,000 participants aged over 60 in six provinces in China reveals that people who consumed...
Coping with dementia symptoms
The more you understand about dementia the better placed you are to care for a loved one. Christina Neal has these top tips for carers… Get to know dementia It’s true that knowledge is power. Understand how the disease affects your loved one. The more you know...