Encouraging a loved one to accept help and support
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
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?
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
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?
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
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...
A sociable game
Call-to-Mind is a fun and interactive game that combats boredom and promotes connections for those living with dementia. We spoke to founder, Laura Templeton, about its positive impact ‘The concept of Call-to-Mind was actually formed more than 25 years ago, by...
What to do when the person can no longer live alone
Christina Neal recalls the day she realised her mum could no longer live alone and has advice on what to do if you’re in a similar situation with your loved one I remember the day well. It was 10pm and I decided to give my mum another call before she went to...