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...
Six key things to know about dementia

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 mum was first diagnosed. 1. Dementia is about much more than losing your...
Sleep and dementia

Sleep and dementia

Has your loved one started sleeping more and do they often sleep during the day and night? Christina Neal looks at why this might be occurring… A person with dementia may sleep more during the day and night in the later stages of their condition. It’s important to...
How to be a good carer

How to be a good carer

Despite your good intentions to do your best for your loved one, it can be a real challenge to be a good carer unless you understand dementia and how it affects the person. Here are some tips on how to be the best possible carer you can be… Understand the symptoms of...
A solution for taking tablets safely

A solution for taking tablets safely

Worried about a loved one not taking the right medication at the right time? Missing tablets or taking too many can be a real risk where a person with dementia is concerned. Pivotell has a range of pill dispensers to solve the problem.  Caring for a loved one with...