Six things to avoid saying to a person with dementia

Six things to avoid saying to a person with dementia

Aug 1, 2017 | Advice, Behaviour

Caring for a person with dementia can be frustrating, exhausting and – sometimes – downright baffling. However, conflicts, arguments and distress can often be avoided simply by choosing your words carefully and knowing when to distract and deflect from subjects that...
Making the person safe at home

Making the person safe at home

Jul 23, 2017 | Advice

If your loved one lives alone, it’s going to take some foresight to ensure they remain safe at home. They may still be independent but their needs will increase over time and they may already need help with certain tasks. Try to identify what the person currently...
When a person with dementia can no longer live alone

When a person with dementia can no longer live alone

Jul 16, 2017 | Advice, Planning

Dementia is a progressive disease and there will come a time when it is no longer safe or practical for the person be alone. You may have already accepted that this is inevitable, and you may already be considering the next best step. Christina Neal has some...