A healthy carer is a good carer
If you don’t take care of yourself you won’t be able to care for your loved one. Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care (christiescare.com) explains why you need to look after yourself… If you’re caring for a loved one...
‘People skills are so important’
Dr Zaid Aldin, a consultant vascular specialist who runs Harley Street Vein Clinic in London, explains why he believes good patient care has similarities to looking after a loved one with dementia. I am fortunate enough to not have a personal connection to dementia,...
Driving with dementia
A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t necessarily mean a person must stop driving, but they must inform the DVLA straight away. Christina Neal has more information Being diagnosed with a form of dementia doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one must stop driving straight...
Free guide to coping with challenging behaviour
I know from personal experience that caring for a loved one with dementia is a huge challenge. Dementia affects moods, behaviour and judgement – not just memory. This can mean the person you care for may become angry, upset or confused. But there are strategies you...