When you are caring for people with dementia, you sometimes need to encourage them to be independent but at the same time you need to make sure that they cannot get hurt or put themselves in danger. A simple fall can result in that person no longer being able to lead...
Spring is finally here, and that means warmer weather has begun! Let’s hope it’s here to stay! After a cold winter, a spring celebration is almost necessary. During the colder days, those living with dementia are often kept indoors. The warmer weather brings more...
Improved post-diagnostic information and support is recognised in Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy as one of two key service delivery areas in which immediate change is required. There is clear evidence that high quality post diagnostic support, provided over an...
We had the privilege of having Amanda I’ons (Registered dietician) at our Somerset West support group on the 26th of July 2017, to talk about the nutritional needs and considerations of someone living with dementia. Please find some information and tips below that she...
At times, we get so fixated on the diagnosis that we tend to forget about the emotional wellbeing of the person with the diagnosis. It is vital to them that we remind them of who they are during the moderate to severe stages of the disease and that we tap into their...
At a recent dementia support group there was a general feeling that more loved ones with Dementia preferred a smaller room when moving into a facility. Families of persons with Dementia usually prefer the bigger rooms, but is this always the best option? Depending...
