Dementia affects personality

Dementia affects personality

Many of us tend to think that dementia mostly affects short-term memory. It can also affect a person’s mood, personality, behaviour, perception, balance and even spatial awareness. A person with dementia may have to work much harder to perform daily...
When is it time for a care home?

When is it time for a care home?

There’s no easy answer to that question. All I can tell you is there will come a time when you will know you have to make a tough choice. Your head will know what’s right, even if your heart doesn’t want to accept it. By Christina Neal In the earlier...

‘How I learned about dementia’

Christina Neal writes about the launch of Dementia Help and what inspired her to do it… Why did I set up Dementia Help? I’m a writer, editor and published author with 25 years of media experience. My second book, Dementia Care: A Guide, was published last August. I’m...
Getting the paperwork sorted

Getting the paperwork sorted

If a loved one has just been diagnosed with dementia, they may still be fairly independent at this stage, but it’s important to get their paperwork organised swiftly. Here’s what I’d recommend organising…  Encourage the person to make a Lasting Power of Attorney –...
Why routines are important

Why routines are important

When you care for a person with dementia, it’s important to understand that a change in their routine may cause confusion. The person may cope better with a regular schedule, where they get up at the same time and go about their daily tasks in the same order....