How to prevent falls at home

How to prevent falls at home

Mar 12, 2019 | Advice

Dementia can affect a person’s mobility and this of course can increase the risk of falls. The person’s home can be adapted to be made safer. It’s worth contacting social services or the local Alzheimer’s Society office if you have one. They may be able to arrange for...
Don’t worry about the long-term future

Don’t worry about the long-term future

Feb 22, 2019 | Advice

Anyone caring for a loved one with dementia will know that it’s easy to worry constantly about the present and the future. When I was caring for my mum, I used to worry about what was going to happen when I woke up each morning. I wondered how many times the phone...
Helping children to cope with dementia

Helping children to cope with dementia

Feb 15, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour

Explaining dementia to children can be hard and of course it depends on the age of the child. These tips may help you to provide support.  It can be difficult knowing how to explain to a child that a grandparent or elderly relative has dementia. You might be concerned...
Dementia friendly holidays

Dementia friendly holidays

Feb 8, 2019 | Advice, Behaviour

At this time of year you’re probably being bombarded with adverts for cut-price holidays, which can be disheartening if you feel like being a carer means that you and your loved one can’t take advantage of all those holiday offers, writes Angelina Manzano.  It’s only...
Spotting signs of dehydration in the elderly

Spotting signs of dehydration in the elderly

Jan 25, 2019 | Advice, Nutrition

Dehydration can be an issue for the elderly. According to research conducted at the University of East Anglia, one in five people living in care homes are not drinking enough fluid. Even mild dehydration can increase the risk of falls, confusion, pressure ulcers and...