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...
Feb 15, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour
Explaining dementia to children can be hard and of course it depends on the age of the child. These tips may help you to provide support. It can be difficult knowing how to explain to a child that a grandparent or elderly relative has dementia. You might be concerned...
Feb 8, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour
At this time of year you’re probably being bombarded with adverts for cut-price holidays, which can be disheartening if you feel like being a carer means that you and your loved one can’t take advantage of all those holiday offers, writes Angelina Manzano. It’s only...
