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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....