Dec 30, 2018 | About Dementia, Advice
If you have noticed that your loved one has recently deteriorated – maybe they have lost the ability to speak clearly, their mobility is very limited, and they may be living in the past, they may be approaching the later stages of the condition. It’s understandable...
Dec 30, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour
If you are caring for a parent or elderly relative with dementia, it can put a strain on your other personal relationships. Your partner may not understand how dementia affects a person’s ability to cope on their own and may not understand or even resent the amount of...
Dec 29, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour
Talk to your loved one about the past and you may be surprised by how much they come to life. Are you caring for a parent with dementia? How much do you know about their earlier years? I ask because it occurred to me one day while visiting my late mum that I didn’t...
Dec 29, 2018 | Advice, Behaviour
Whether it’s your parent, partner or friend who has been diagnosed, it’s useful to understand how their moods may change and how the condition is likely to progress. In early stage of the person’s dementia, you may notice memory lapses that will probably be fairly...
Dec 29, 2018 | About Dementia, Advice
You’ve noticed that a friend or loved one is having some problems and you are worried they might have dementia. How do you voice your concerns and encourage them to seek help? How do you tell a person if you think they might have dementia? It’s not an easy...
Dec 29, 2018 | About Dementia, Advice, Behaviour
Living with dementia is extremely tough and if you’ve taken care of the person and managed to look after yourself in the process, then you’ve done a great job. It’s taught me many valuable life lessons. Caring for my mum has made me more patient and less selfish, and...
