Moving into a care home

Mar 12, 2017 | Advice

If a loved one has just moved into a care home, you can help the person settle in as swiftly as possible. You may feel sad or guilty, but you definitely have a part to play in helping them.That said, it will take some time for them to adjust and settle in. The more...

Coping with a dementia diagnosis

Mar 2, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice

Keith Oliver was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010. He talks about how he has coped and shares his advice for others who have just received a diagnosis… I was 54 years old in 2010 when I was told by a neurologist completely out of the blue that he thought I...

When is it time for a care home?

Feb 9, 2017 | Advice

There’s no easy answer to that question. All I can tell you is there will come a time when you will know you have to make a tough choice. Your head will know what’s right, even if your heart doesn’t want to accept it. By Christina Neal In the earlier...

Getting the paperwork sorted

Feb 3, 2017 | Advice, Financial & Planning

If a loved one has just been diagnosed with dementia, they may still be fairly independent at this stage, but it’s important to get their paperwork organised swiftly. Here’s what I’d recommend organising…  Encourage the person to make a Lasting Power of Attorney –...

Why routines are important

Jan 8, 2017 | Advice, Behaviour

When you care for a person with dementia, it’s important to understand that a change in their routine may cause confusion. The person may cope better with a regular schedule, where they get up at the same time and go about their daily tasks in the same order....