A flexible approach is best

A flexible approach is best

Nov 26, 2018 | Advice, Blog

Before I began caring for my mum, I used to plan everything in my life. I was a total control freak. Everything had to be scheduled and my goals all had deadlines. It may sound boring it certainly didn’t do my career any harm. I enjoyed having control over my daily...
Low-protein high-carb diet for brain health

Low-protein high-carb diet for brain health

Nov 20, 2018 | News

Low-protein high-carb diet shows promise for healthy brain ageing – is this true? Comments from Alzheimer’s Society… Low-protein high-carbohydrate diets may be the key to longevity, and healthy brain ageing in particular, according to a new mice study from the...
What to do when your loved one refuses to see the GP

What to do when your loved one refuses to see the GP

Nov 18, 2018 | Advice

It’s a common situation to be in. Your loved one may be starting to show signs of dementia but they refuse to see their GP. If you are worried about their memory and their cognitive function in general, you may have tried to talk to them and express your...
Encouraging a loved one to accept help and support

Encouraging a loved one to accept help and support

Nov 16, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour

Expert advice from former dementia carer, NHS expert and medical writer Mary Jordan. Mary Jordan has first-hand experience of dementia through caring for relatives and through her work for Alzheimer’s Society. She also has many years of experience working for the...
Coping with nuisance calls

Coping with nuisance calls

Oct 21, 2018 | Advice

If you are caring for a loved one with dementia who lives alone, or even if you live with them but can’t be there 24/7, you may be concerned about whether others may be trying to take advantage of the person when you’re not there. My mum struggled to manage household...
What is Alzheimer’s disease?

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Oct 20, 2018 | About Dementia

It’s important to make the distinction between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dementia is not a diagnosis as such. The word ‘dementia’ is an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms such as memory loss, difficulties with language, judgement, thinking and solving...
Christmas with a person with dementia

Christmas with a person with dementia

Oct 20, 2018 | Advice

If you’re thinking ahead to what you’ll be doing with your family this Christmas, you may be wondering what would be best for a person with dementia.  Christmas can be a challenging time for the person you are caring for and equally difficult for you as a carer. It...
Is Alzheimer’s disease genetic?

Is Alzheimer’s disease genetic?

Oct 20, 2018 | About Dementia

Are you worried about developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia in the future? If you are caring for a parent or other relative with dementia, you’ll see first-hand how devastating the condition can be. So it’s natural that, from time to time, you may feel...
Dementia and SAD: How to spot and manage the symptoms

Dementia and SAD: How to spot and manage the symptoms

Sep 29, 2018 | Behaviour

Would you know if the person you’re caring for is suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Angelina Manzano reveals how to spot and ease the symptoms.  As the dark nights draw in, it can often spark a case of the winter blues. However for people who suffer...