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Real stories 'Feel the difference' – I've had platinum discs, but Singing for the Brain means more to me After a successful career in the music industry, working with acts like Queen and the Rolling Stones, Martyn Barter wanted to give something back. His dad, Alan, had vascular dementia and Martyn’s search for a link between music and dementia led him to Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain groups. After a successful career in the music industry, working with acts like Queen and the Rolling Stones, Martyn Barter wanted to give something back. His dad, Alan, had vascular dementia and Martyn’s search for a link between music and dementia led him to Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain groups. ... 13 May 2020
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Pads in bags - including people affected by incontinence Incontinence can stop people getting involved in the community. This page is about helping people to get involved with their continence needs met. Read more
Real stories Raising awareness of incontinence and dementia Amanda Quinn wasn’t aware that incontinence could be a symptom of dementia when she was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 49. Read her story, and learn why she feels the taboos around toilets must be broken. Amanda Quinn wasn’t aware that incontinence could be a symptom of dementia when she was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 49. Read her story, and learn why she feels the taboos around toilets must be broken. ... 22 August 2019
Real stories Living with my parents again to support my dad with dementia - Vanessa's story Following her dad's dementia diagnosis, Vanessa and her husband sold their home and bought somewhere suitable for the whole family. Together, they support each other through the many challenges dementia brings. Following her dad's dementia diagnosis, Vanessa and her husband sold their home and bought somewhere suitable for the whole family. Together, they support each other through the many challenges dementia brings. ... 11 April 2019
News Tag: News. Incontinence: the taboo hurting the dignity and health of millions Leading charities warn incontinence is one of the biggest issues for people with serious health conditions – but taboo around it forces those affected to struggle in silence. Read more
Advice Your answers: Continence products Talking Point members share advice about getting the right continence products for a person with dementia. Talking Point members share advice about getting the right continence products for a person with dementia. ... 01 August 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Tips to prevent UTIs in people with dementia The following tips can help to reduce the risk of a UTI in someone with dementia. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. UTIs and delirium UTIs in someone with dementia can cause a significant and distressing change in someone’s behaviour that is commonly referred to as ‘acute confusional state’ or ‘delirium’ Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Obtaining samples of urine to test for a UTI Obtaining urine samples from a person with dementia can be difficult, and the relative or carer closest to them will probably be the best person to assist with this. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What can cause a urinary tract infection? A number of different factors can cause a urinary tract infection (UTI) in a person with dementia, including the use of catheters, and weakened immune systems. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Types of UTI and how they are treated Read more about different types of UTIs that may affect people with dementia and how treatment differs for each one. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Continence aids and professional support Find out about the range of continence aids and professional support available to carers of people living with dementia. Read more
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