Advice When a person’s dementia seems less advanced than it is because they’re in ‘host mode’ Readers share advice about professionals not understanding someone’s symptoms of dementia because the person is masking how advanced these are. Readers share advice about professionals not understanding someone’s symptoms of dementia because the person is masking how advanced these are. ... 01 December 2023
Advice 7 ways to support a person with dementia in cold weather If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months. If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months. ... 23 November 2023
Real stories Talking about feelings of loss as a spouse’s dementia progresses Cordelia Galgut is frank about feeling loss as her wife’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed. Hear how she’s using her voice to create change. Cordelia Galgut is frank about feeling loss as her wife’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed. Hear how she’s using her voice to create change. ... 29 September 2023
News Tag: News. 4 out of 5 unpaid dementia carers take on the bulk of caring responsibilities Our latest survey puts the spotlight on unpaid carers, with 80% taking on the majority of caring responsibilities for loved ones living with dementia. Read more
Real stories Looking back on the challenges of caring for someone with dementia Kash Khunkhuna recalls how she and her family supported her late father-in-law. Kash Khunkhuna recalls how she and her family supported her late father-in-law. ... 01 August 2023
Information Tag: Information. What we think about social care Learn about our position on the current social care system and our calls for action on funding, workforce strategy and support for unpaid carers. Read more
Advice Guilt and dementia: How to manage guilty feelings as a carer Feelings of guilt can be difficult to deal with as a carer of somebody living with dementia. Read our advice to help identify and manage guilty feelings. Feelings of guilt can be difficult to deal with as a carer of somebody living with dementia. Read our advice to help identify and manage guilty feelings. ... 25 May 2023
Information Tag: Information. Paying for dementia care if you have a partner A financial assessment for care should only take into account the assets of the person with dementia, even if they have a partner. Read more
Advice Spending a birthday in a care home for the first time People with experience share their tips on celebrating birthdays in care homes. People with experience share their tips on celebrating birthdays in care homes. ... 28 March 2023
Advice Can I install CCTV at home to keep an eye on my loved one living with dementia? CCTV can be an effective form of assistive technology. However, there are ethical and legal issues around using security cameras to keep an eye on someone with dementia that must be taken into account. CCTV can be an effective form of assistive technology. However, there are ethical and legal issues around using security cameras to keep an eye on someone with dementia that must be taken into account. ... 15 February 2023
Real stories Louise treasures the times she recognises that her mother is ‘still there’ despite her dementia Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum. Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum. ... 01 February 2023
Real stories How a new innovation will share vital information when a person with dementia is in hospital The hospital journey tracker makes it easier to support a relative or friend with dementia in hospital. The hospital journey tracker makes it easier to support a relative or friend with dementia in hospital. ... 01 February 2023
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