Jul 16, 2018 | Dementia Education
Ageing population highlights the need for dedicated dementia care resources Against the backdrop of an ageing global population, the number of people living with dementia worldwide is expected to reach approximately 74.7 million people by 2030. The last national...
Jul 8, 2018 | Caregiver Support, Dementia Education
The caregivers of loved ones and patients living with dementia are certainly unsung heroes. However, their role can cause caregiver stress and lead to a number of health and wellness issues. There are over 15 million unpaid caregivers helping people living with...
Jul 4, 2018 | Dementia Education
We understand that the pressures of living a busy lifestyle doesn’t always allow caregivers the time to attend our weekly support groups. However, the need for carer and family support is immense and it is with this in mind that we decided to launch an online...
Jun 27, 2018 | Dementia Education
There are several common problems experienced by those with dementia. We will discuss two: Sleep disturbances: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep at night as well as difficulty staying awake during the day. Sundowning, characterised by increased agitation,...
Jun 12, 2018 | Dementia Education
Caring for a person with dementia is extremely demanding. The aim of respite care is to provide some relief for carers, and support them in having a break from their caring responsibilities, to look after their own health and wellbeing. Setting up a respite care...
Jun 11, 2018 | Dementia Education
For someone with dementia, going on holiday or travelling to a new environment can be difficult and confusing. Travelling companions may also find it hard to relax while providing support to a friend or loved one. In this post, our friends over at Alzheimers UK has...