‘Giving up his business must have been so hard’

Dr Zaid Aldin, a consultant vascular specialist who runs Harley Street Vein Clinic in London, explains why he felt compelled to sponsor the Dementia Help Cycle Challenge.  I know from personal experience how much effort it takes to build a business from scratch. I...
Mindfulness for carers

Mindfulness for carers

Being a carer for a loved one with dementia is one of the most stressful situations anyone can face. You may be worried about the future and mourning for the past while juggling many tasks in the present. Mindfulness is a great way to quieten your busy mind from time...
Choosing the right nursing home

Choosing the right nursing home

Choosing the right care home to meet the needs of your loved one is hugely important. Hayley Cantrell, manager of Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home (https://www.foxearthlodge.co.uk), suggests how to make the right choice…  If you are caring for a person with dementia, you...

‘I know how hard it is for carers’

Company director Monica Bradley didn’t hesitate to agree to sponsor the Dementia Help Cycle Challenge. As a former carer, she understands how hard it is to look after a loved one with dementia…  MB Associates is an award-winning mortgage brokers based in Cheam,...
Lasting Power of Attorney explained

Lasting Power of Attorney explained

It’s important for a person with dementia to get their paperwork in order as swiftly as possible by setting up Lasting Power of Attorney before it’s too late. Christina Neal talks to Jeff Smith from MB Associates who explains the different types of Lasting Power of...
The Dementia Revolution

The Dementia Revolution

Alzheimer’s Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society have joined forces as Charity of the Year for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. The charities have named this one-year campaign the Dementia Revolution, and hope to raise £3.5m for the most ambitious...
Accepting help and support

Accepting help and support

One of the many challenges a carer faces is encouraging a loved one with dementia to accept extra assistance and support. Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care (christiescare.com) has some suggestions on how to handle this...
Choosing a home care agency

Choosing a home care agency

Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care reveals what to consider when choosing home care for a loved one with dementia. Choosing a home care agency can transform your loved one’s quality of life, so it’s important to get it...
Dementia and personal hygiene

Dementia and personal hygiene

Ensuring a good personal hygiene routine can become more challenging as your loved one’s dementia progresses. Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care in Suffolk, has this advice. You might notice that, over time, a person with...
Fuelling the miles

Fuelling the miles

The Dementia Help team will be getting a well-deserved energy boost with Munchy Seeds, the official nutrition partner of the Dementia Help Cycle Challenge. Peter Berry (director) and Christina Neal (managing director and founder) will be cycling 330 miles over six...