If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, and require support, you’re not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 9 people (10.7%) age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for caregiving, there are some...
Dementia’s early symptoms are subtle and ambiguous, and they may not be noticeable right away. Having a loved one experience the symptoms of dementia, both with and without a diagnosis, can be confusing and frustrating for family members. We spoke to Mrs Stroud, whose...
The main purpose of frail care is to take care of your elderly loved ones. As a person ages, their care habits can change. At some point, assistance with personal care may be needed. This could be from old age or when assistance is required after medical issues like...
“I like it when people remember that I’m a person, not just a person with Alzheimer’s.”-.Sally Hepworth Today, on Women’s Day, we would like to reflect on the huge impact dementia has on women across the world. Statistics show that women...
While this might not be obvious initially, research has shown that more women develop dementia in their lifetimes than their male counterparts. Globally, women with dementia outnumber men 2 to 1. Clearly, dementia is different for women, but why is that? Biological...
Families with loved ones affected by dementia understand how challenging it can be to look after them and provide the support that they need. All loved ones have the best intentions: to take care of their parents regardless of anything, but sometimes certain medical...
