Living with dementia can be challenging, both for individuals and their loved ones as they struggle to live independently in the comfort of their own home. Living with dementia can significantly affect their everyday lives and as the disease develops they may not be able to perform simple tasks on their own leading to increased […]
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When your loved one ages, it’s natural to start thinking about their care and wellbeing. Many families across the UK are faced with a tough decision of deciding between home care or residential care for their elderly family members. While both options have their advantages, there are many reasons why choosing home care might be
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If you are caring for a family member who has dementia, it can be challenging finding the right activities for them to participate in. However, there are plenty of dementia-friendly activities that you can do with your loved one. When incorporating activities for someone with dementia, you need to take a few things into account.
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When you think of Christmas, you think of Christmas cards, the annual Christmas Day family dinner and presents scattered under the tree. If your loved one is living with dementia, Christmas can be both stressful and overwhelming for them, resulting in tension and pressure for your fellow family members. There are things that you can
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Being active in winter can be challenging for your loved one as the cold weather can create various risks for them. When a person ages, not only do they lose body heat more quickly, but they also make it more difficult to know how cold their body is getting. Outdoor exercise also presents fall hazards,
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Keeping your loved one warm this winter is more important than ever, particularly as there is a cost of living and global energy crisis going on right now. With energy bills continuing to increase in the UK, older people may decide not to heat their homes, making it harder for them to stay warm. In
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Every September, World Alzheimer’s Month is an opportunity to raise awareness for people who are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Across the world, millions of people are challenging the stigma that persists not just with Alzheimer’s, but all types of dementia. According to The Alzheimer’s Society, there are around 900,000 people living with dementia in the
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As your loved one gets older, it becomes more important than ever for them to stay active. If they’ve avoided doing exercise for much of their life, it can be hard for them to get started as there are so many types of exercises that can be done. The NHS recommends that all adults aged
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The recent heatwave in the United Kingdom has allowed people to enjoy the sunshine. With temperatures rising into the high-30s to early 40s, the warm weather shows no signs of cooling down. This can have a major impact on a loved one who’s living with dementia as it can pose some challenges for people supporting
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Carers play a vital role in caring for families and communities. According to Carers UK, around six and a half million people are carers, which is one in eight adults in the UK who are currently caring for a loved one. At some point in your life, you may end up becoming a carer yourself.
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