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
Advice 6 ideas for a dementia-friendly Chanukah A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. ... 20 November 2023
Advice Living with dementia and diabetes Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels. Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels. ... 08 November 2023
Advice How to support a person with dementia during fireworks For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks. For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks. ... 25 October 2023
Advice Tips for dealing with feelings of anxiety People shared how they deal with anxious feelings through Dementia Voice and our Dementia Support Forum. People shared how they deal with anxious feelings through Dementia Voice and our Dementia Support Forum. ... 29 September 2023
Advice Advice on what to do if a person with dementia won’t stop eating A person’s eating or drinking habits may change if they have dementia. What can you do to help them to stay well? A person’s eating or drinking habits may change if they have dementia. What can you do to help them to stay well? ... 29 September 2023
Advice Juggling responsibilities as a ‘sandwich carer’ of a person with dementia Readers share advice for a sandwich carer – someone juggling caring responsibilities, parenting and often a job too. Readers share advice for a sandwich carer – someone juggling caring responsibilities, parenting and often a job too. ... 29 September 2023
Advice When the motivation is gone: supporting a person with dementia who has apathy Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. ... 22 September 2023
Advice Working with dementia: How the law helps and how to talk to your employer about your diagnosis Many people living with dementia may want to continue working. Read about your rights in the workplace and how to talk to your employer about your dementia diagnosis. Many people living with dementia may want to continue working. Read about your rights in the workplace and how to talk to your employer about your dementia diagnosis. ... 14 September 2023
Advice Flu jabs for people affected by dementia Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This page will help you understand more about the flu jab and how to access it. Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This page will help you understand more about the flu jab and how to access it. ... 14 September 2023
Advice Dementia drugs: Understanding common side effects and how they may affect the heart Drugs like cholinesterase inhibitors help manage some memory and thinking symptoms in dementia. Studies suggest that they can have some heart benefits, but some people can experience some side effects such as a slowing in heartbeat (bradycardia). Drugs like cholinesterase inhibitors help manage some memory and thinking symptoms in dementia. Studies suggest that they can have some heart benefits, but some people can experience some side effects such as a slowing in heartbeat (bradycardia). ... 17 August 2023