“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...
When a loved one is unable to look after themselves and needs additional care, it is natural to start thinking of moving them into a nursing home. However, if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you have even more...
It’s important to know that behaviour issues, depression, anxiety and many other symptoms associated with dementia can be alleviated when your loved one takes part in a balanced programme filled with enjoyable activities at their dementia care home. With this in mind,...
Visiting your loved ones who are living with dementia, especially in a long-term dementia care facility, can elicit various emotions. It can be a very rewarding and joyful experience, or it may sadden or frustrate you, depending on the response of your loved one and...
