Lasting Power of Attorney explained

Apr 27, 2018 | Advice, Financial

It’s important for a person with dementia to get their paperwork in order as swiftly as possible by setting up Lasting Power of Attorney before it’s too late. Christina Neal talks to Jeff Smith from MB Associates who explains the different types of Lasting Power of...

Accepting help and support

Apr 26, 2018 | Advice

One of the many challenges a carer faces is encouraging a loved one with dementia to accept extra assistance and support. Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care (christiescare.com) has some suggestions on how to handle this...

Choosing a home care agency

Apr 23, 2018 | Advice, Planning

Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care reveals what to consider when choosing home care for a loved one with dementia. Choosing a home care agency can transform your loved one’s quality of life, so it’s important to get it...

Dementia and personal hygiene

Apr 9, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour

Ensuring a good personal hygiene routine can become more challenging as your loved one’s dementia progresses. Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care in Suffolk, has this advice. You might notice that, over time, a person with...

Dementia and continence issues

Apr 5, 2018 | Advice

A person with dementia may develop continence issues, which can be distressing. But whatever the cause, there are lots of ways to help manage the situation. We asked the experts at Christies Care for their advice on managing continence problems…  If you are caring for...

Coping with personal hygiene

Mar 31, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour

One of the things that carers have to get used to is providing what is tactfully described as ‘personal care’. Jill Eckersley explains. That can mean anything from helping with dressing and bathing, reminding Mum or Dad to keep their dentures clean or change their...