Advice 10 ways to make dressing easier for people with dementia As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. ... 26 June 2023
Advice How to support somebody living with dementia in hot weather Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those living with dementia. Take note of these ways to support people with dementia during periods of hot weather. Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those living with dementia. Take note of these ways to support people with dementia during periods of hot weather. ... 20 June 2023
Advice Enjoying DIY and home improvements, whether you have dementia or not We hear how people benefit from DIY and improving their home. We hear how people benefit from DIY and improving their home. ... 01 June 2023
Advice ‘Am I still a carer?’ People share advice for someone questioning their role after the person they usually support has moved to receive care elsewhere. People share advice for someone questioning their role after the person they usually support has moved to receive care elsewhere. ... 01 June 2023
Advice Ideas to help a person with dementia enjoy following sports If someone’s a sports fan, remaining involved after a dementia diagnosis can be beneficial. If someone’s a sports fan, remaining involved after a dementia diagnosis can be beneficial. ... 01 June 2023
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
Advice Can caring for a pet help a person with dementia? Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia. Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia. ... 20 April 2023
Advice Tag: Advice. Retirement benefits for people affected by dementia People affected by dementia may be entitled to retirement benefits. Find out what these are and how to claim them. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Help for people affected by dementia on a low income People affected by dementia who are on a low income may be entitled to certain payments. This includes Income support, social funds and help with paying NHS costs. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Benefits for people affected by dementia of working age There are a number of benefits available to people affected by dementia who are of working age, including Universal credit, ESA and Statutory sick pay. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Carer's allowance If you're caring for someone with dementia, you may be entitled to Carer's allowance. Find out what this is and how to claim it. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Paying for care home fees in England Paying for a care home can be expensive, but you may be eligible to financial help from your local authority. In some cases, you might be able to get financial support from the NHS. Read more