Aug 4, 2021 | Blog, Everyday Care, Understanding Dementia
A person with dementia will be prone to repeating themselves and asking the same questions time and time again. Christina Neal explains how to deal with this situation. As the saying goes, patience is a virtue. That’s certainly true when caring for a person with...
Oct 17, 2020 | Everyday Care, Understanding Dementia
Has your loved one started sleeping more and do they often sleep during the day and night? Christina Neal looks at why this might be occurring… A person with dementia may sleep more during the day and night in the later stages of their condition. It’s important to...
Oct 7, 2020 | Behaviour & Emotions, Everyday Care, Understanding Dementia
Despite your good intentions to do your best for your loved one, it can be a real challenge to be a good carer unless you understand dementia and how it affects the person. Here are some tips on how to be the best possible carer you can be… Understand the symptoms of...
Aug 3, 2020 | Everyday Care, Featured, Understanding Dementia
Worried about a loved one not taking the right medication at the right time? Missing tablets or taking too many can be a real risk where a person with dementia is concerned. Pivotell has a range of pill dispensers to solve the problem. Caring for a loved one with...
Jun 21, 2020 | Everyday Care, Health & Wellbeing, Understanding Dementia
Getting a loved one to remember to take their pills, or to agree to take them for that matter, can be a huge challenge when a person has dementia. Fortunately, there are solutions – including tactics you can use that may help – and a pill dispenser may also be a good...
May 16, 2020 | Everyday Care, Understanding Dementia
How much do you know about vascular dementia? The condition can be complex and can present many challenges for the person affected by it. The more you understand about vascular dementia as a carer, the better placed you will be to provide the appropriate care and...
