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The importance of lighting for people with dementia
There are several common problems experienced by those with dementia. We will discuss two: Sleep disturbances:...
Day and holiday care at Livewell Villages
Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. The aim of respite care is to provide some relief for...
Going on holiday: tips and advice for people affected by dementia
For someone with dementia, going on holiday or travelling to a new environment can be difficult and confusing....
When family members or carers won’t accept a dementia diagnosis
It's a very sad situation, but nobody wants to be told that their family member has dementia. It's a disease not often...
How to support someone with dementia during winter
With cold weather in the forecast, it’s important that your loved one with dementia is kept safe and warm. For someone...
Five things you can do at home to stimulate loved ones impacted by dementia
While dementia, a syndrome associated with a decline in memory and or other thinking skills, can be challenging for...
Caring for loved ones with dementia at home can be challenging
Dementia, a condition associated with a decline in cognitive or mental functioning that occurs particularly in the...
Tips for dementia caregivers
Very few people outside of the healthcare industry would have answered “caregiver,” when asked their dream career. It...
Tips for dementia caregivers
Very few people outside of the healthcare industry would have answered “caregiver,” when asked their dream career. It...
Providing first aid to someone with dementia
According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 47.5 million people worldwide suffer from dementia. This...
What causes wandering in people with dementia?
When your loved one has dementia, they may not remember their name or address, and can become disoriented, even in...
How to have the end of life that you want
Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our...