Sep 9, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour
Dementia can increase a person’s frustration and cause mood swings. This is partly because daily tasks are tougher to complete. Regularly losing a purse, keys or other personal items can frustrate the person and lead them to lose their temper, especially if they have...
Apr 26, 2019 | About Dementia
When it comes to looking after a person with dementia, I have always felt there are three main issues you have to come to terms with. Firstly, you have to make sure your loved one is safe and well in the present. You also have to think about the future and what care...
Mar 27, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour
Former carer Christina Neal reveals why it’s not a good idea to tell a person with dementia that their loved one has died when they have forgotten. Mum was confused. That was nothing new. But the words that came out of her mouth left me baffled, upset and...
Mar 15, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour
The change in my mum’s mobility was quite rapid. She was a slim lady, usually light on her feet and she enjoyed regular walks. She could move fairly quickly when she was motivated to do so. Then gradually, seemingly over a period of a few months, her mobility changed....
Mar 14, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour
How do you communicate with a person with dementia when they don’t talk much, and you don’t know for sure if they understand what you are saying? Former carer, author and dementia care expert Mary Jordan offers some useful advice. How to communicate with a person with...
