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...
May 27, 2018 | About Dementia
Christina Neal wrote the blog below a week before her mum Hazel died of vascular dementia. At the time, she had no idea that her mum only had a week to live, but she knew that her mum had gotten worse very quickly. The important thing she learned was when to let go....
Oct 16, 2017 | About Dementia
Vascular dementia is caused by a stroke or series of mini-strokes that affects blood supply to the brain. It may be less likely to be genetic than some other forms of dementia, though more research in this area is needed. Studies show conflicting results. Your...
May 21, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice
I decided to take my mum on holiday. It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Mum was feeling very sad about losing my father and was lonely at home on her own.He had died a year ago, but she understandably hadn’t got over the loss, as they had been married for...
Apr 3, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice
If you suspect that a loved one has a form of dementia, it may take some time to persuade them to visit the GP. Getting a diagnosis can also prove challenging. The first stumbling block is that the person may not think anything is wrong, or they may blame their...
Mar 28, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice
My mum was recently diagnosed with a form of dementia. She is in the early stages and I am pleased to say she is living successfully on her own. But initially I was worried about how she would cope. My home is over an hour away from hers and, though I visit weekly and...
