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Dementia Resources from our blog
Going on holiday: tips and advice for people affected by dementia
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...
When family members or carers won’t accept a dementia diagnosis
It's a very sad situation, but nobody wants to be told that their family member has dementia. It's a disease not often understood and the stigma around it makes it very hard for people to accept....
How to support someone with dementia during winter
With cold weather in the forecast, it’s important that your loved one with dementia is kept safe and warm. For someone with dementia, taking special care during the colder months don’t always come...
Five things you can do at home to stimulate loved ones impacted by dementia
While dementia, a syndrome associated with a decline in memory and or other thinking skills, can be challenging for all involved including caregivers, there is a great deal that can be done to...
Caring for loved ones with dementia at home can be challenging
Dementia, a condition associated with a decline in cognitive or mental functioning that occurs particularly in the elderly, can be bewildering and exceptionally challenging to deal with, not just...
Tips for dementia caregivers
Very few people outside of the healthcare industry would have answered “caregiver,” when asked their dream career. It isn’t an option on the recommended career list or a career openly spoken about....
Tips for dementia caregivers
Very few people outside of the healthcare industry would have answered “caregiver,” when asked their dream career. It isn’t an option on the recommended career list or a career openly spoken about....
Providing first aid to someone with dementia
According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 47.5 million people worldwide suffer from dementia. This number is set to skyrocket with the increasing elderly population. Providing first...
What causes wandering in people with dementia?
When your loved one has dementia, they may not remember their name or address, and can become disoriented, even in familiar places. Wandering among people with dementia is dangerous and it is one of...