May 13, 2025 | Advice, Health
How can you spot the signs of a possible urinary tract infection and make your loved one comfortable if they have one? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not only unpleasant – they can be particularly serious for people living with dementia. A UTI is caused by...
May 13, 2025 | Advice, Health
A person with dementia should be encouraged to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. If the person is in the early or mid-stages of the condition, they will still want to accomplish tasks and feel valuable. Here’s why you should encourage the person...
Aug 26, 2024 | Financial & Planning, Health
If your loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, it’s worth talking to them about making an advance decision. Also known as an advance directive, an advance decision is a legally binding document that outlines which medical treatments the person with...
Jul 25, 2024 | Health, Nutrition
Should you give your loved one a glass of wine if they ask for it? Or is alcohol unwise for a person with dementia? It’s a complex subject, as it depends on the individual and their medication, says Christina Collison. Here’s what you need to know… If you’re...
Feb 27, 2023 | Health, Nutrition
Ensuring a person with dementia eats a balanced diet can be a challenge. Here are some common issues that may occur and how to deal with them. Cravings for sweet foods can increase It’s common for a person with dementia to consume excessive amounts of sweets,...
Jun 21, 2020 | About Dementia, Advice, Health
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...
