Eight things to understand about dementia

Eight things to understand about dementia

A person with dementia may not recognise people they know or struggle to identify objects when their sight is perfectly fine. This is because their brain has to interpret and process what they see. My mum confused her purse with her television remote control and...
Six important facts about dementia

Six important facts about dementia

Dementia affects more than just memory. A person’s mood and emotional wellbeing can be affected. A person with dementia can experience sudden changes in mood and may be happy one moment, angry or even tearful, seemingly for no reason, the next. Random mood swings can...
The later stages of dementia

The later stages of dementia

If you have noticed that your loved one has recently deteriorated – maybe they have lost the ability to speak clearly, their mobility is very limited, and they may be living in the past, they may be approaching the later stages of the condition. It’s understandable...
Why dementia can affect moods and personality

Why dementia can affect moods and personality

If you are caring for a person with dementia, you may have noticed they might have become more agitated and frustrated of late. They may be subject to mood swings and may display anger or aggression – seemingly for no apparent reason. You may have accepted that this...
10 things every dementia carer should know

10 things every dementia carer should know

Living with dementia is extremely tough and if you’ve taken care of the person and managed to look after yourself in the process, then you’ve done a great job. It’s taught me many valuable life lessons. Caring for my mum has made me more patient and less selfish, and...