Dementia has become a rapidly growing public health problem that affects about 50 million people worldwide. New research published in The Lancet Public Health estimates the worldwide prevalence of individuals with dementia will increase from 57.4 million in 2019...
As your loved one’s memory declines, or as the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease become too much for the family or caregivers to handle, you will have to make the decision to place them in a specialised dementia care home. Although there is a certain stigma...
“Care needs to be just as important as treatment. Older people should be adequately valued and listened to and treated with compassion, dignity and respect at all times. They need to be cared for by skilled staff who are engaged, understand the particular needs...
Suppose your loved one is living with dementia, and you are struggling with the decision as to whether it is better to care for them at home or to place them in a private dementia care home/ facility. In that case, we know that it is a difficult and emotional decision...
Finding out that someone close to you has dementia and then coping with it daily can be distressing for everyone involved. It can be particularly challenging explaining things to children and young people. It is natural to want to protect children from difficult or...
A person with dementia may find eating difficult. Loss of appetite, loss of memory and problems with judgement can cause difficulties with food, eating and nutrition. Your loved one may forget how to chew and swallow or may be distracted by their environment. Many...
