Six things to avoid saying to a person with dementia

Six things to avoid saying to a person with dementia

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

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...
No one should face dementia alone

No one should face dementia alone

Dementia can be a very lonely experience not only for the person living with it but for those around them, writes Derek Fisher.  This became apparent to me when I realised that my father had early signs of Alzheimer’s and I did not know then what I know now. This is a...
The benefits of exercise

The benefits of exercise

Regular exercise can help reduce stress, benefit a loved one with dementia and reduce your risk of developing the disease. Download our free walking and walk/run plans by clicking on the links below. Walking plan Walk:run plan Dementia Help’s Founder Christina...