News New analysis reveals growing army of carers aged over 80 – Alzheimer’s Society comment New research has revealed that the number of carers aged over 80 has rocketed over the last decade.
Advice Your answers: Lack of understanding Members of our online community, Dementia Talking Point, share advice about dealing with other people’s lack of understanding. 28 November 2019 0
Research A fresh START: reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in carers Carers can face stress, anxiety and depression while caring for a relative with dementia. A new research project shows the value of specially designed psychological support for helping them to cope. 12 September 2019 3
Research Caregiving HOPE: a study into carers within different communities Research Network volunteer Sandra Barker, who is also project monitor for Caregiving HOPE, describes how Network volunteers have been supporting research into caring for a person with dementia. 12 September 2019 0
Advice Your answers: Anger and cruel comments Members of our online community, Dementia Talking Point, on handling anger or cruel comments caused by someone’s dementia. 31 July 2019 3
Research Care and technology A ground-breaking £20 million research centre will develop new technologies to create dementia-friendly homes and provide insights into how dementia develops. 04 June 2019 0
Research Further impact of carer stress New research shows that stress and lack of confidence in carers can also affect the quality of life and wellbeing of the person with dementia who they support. 04 June 2019 0
Advice Your answers: Time for you Dementia Talking Point members on making time for yourself when you care for a person with dementia. 03 June 2019 1
Information Book group: Extreme caring by Stuart Donnan We hear about a husband’s account of caring for his wife, whose stroke was followed by a diagnosis of dementia. 01 April 2019 0
Research How a clinical psychologist hopes to support dementia carers Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia. 27 March 2019 0
Advice Q&A: Looking after yourself as a carer of someone with dementia Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation. 15 March 2019 32
Research Talking about cancer and dementia A researcher has joined forces with our online community to create a supportive area for people who care for someone who has both dementia and cancer. 08 March 2019 0
