May 13, 2025 | Advice, Health
How can you spot the signs of a possible urinary tract infection and make your loved one comfortable if they have one? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not only unpleasant – they can be particularly serious for people living with dementia. A UTI is caused by...
May 13, 2025 | Advice, Health
A person with dementia should be encouraged to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. If the person is in the early or mid-stages of the condition, they will still want to accomplish tasks and feel valuable. Here’s why you should encourage the person...
Apr 18, 2025 | About Dementia, Advice
Whether it’s Easter or Christmas, holiday seasons can be stressful. Busy environments and a change of routine can be distressing for your loved one and then there’s the temptation to overindulge. Christina Collison has some useful tips on managing stress levels....
Aug 5, 2021 | About Dementia, Advice
Otiom is a revolutionary device that gives reassurance to carers, as well as offering greater freedom for people with dementia. Read on to find out more. If you care for a loved one who is in the early stages of dementia, you will no doubt have numerous concerns. As...
Aug 4, 2021 | About Dementia, Advice
The more you understand about dementia the better placed you are to provide the best care for your loved one. Christina Neal reveals six key things she wished she knew about dementia when her mum was first diagnosed. 1. Dementia is about much more than losing your...
Aug 4, 2021 | About Dementia, Advice, Blog
A person with dementia will be prone to repeating themselves and asking the same questions time and time again. Christina Neal explains how to deal with this situation. As the saying goes, patience is a virtue. That’s certainly true when caring for a person with...
