Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a rewarding, positive and fulfilling experience, but as anyone who has done it for any length of time will tell you, it is also exhausting, frustrating and often lonely. Regular breaks and a chance to recharge your batteries are essential, but sadly they can often seem […]
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Communication often becomes more difficult as dementia symptoms worsen so when you’re visiting a loved one in a care home setting it can feel daunting knowing how to behave and what to say. To help put both you and your loved one more at ease, try these 6 simple tips to remove the stress, improve […]
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Residential care offers a huge range of benefits to people living with dementia but the decision as to whenis the right time to make the move is never an easy one. Change can be scary but it’s important not to letyour worries take over. A loved one’s quality of life can be much improved in […]
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Art activities provide a fun, relaxing way to express your creativity, and for people living with dementia they can be particularly valuable, helping to create a sense of purpose and accomplishment which can have long lasting benefits for health and wellbeing. As dementia develops, communication can become more difficult. If it becomes a struggle for […]
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Regular exercise is good for you. We all know that but, for people living with dementia, illness, reduced mobility, or just simple lack of motivation can easily lead to them becoming much less active. If they are spending long hours everyday chair-bound, they may need some help and encouragement to increase their activity levels. It won’t […]
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