Mary was wonderful, it was an honour to be her carer
Becky Young was a professional carer, specialising in dementia care, for 15 years. Here, she talks honestly about her work – and one of her favourite clients.
15 tips to help you get organised
Feel as if you’re juggling too many balls in the air? You aren’t alone. Many people tell us that caring for a loved one with dementia can involve a wide range of roles and skills and a great deal of multi-tasking. Here’s a few ideas that might help you to streamline your life.
Easy ways to make fitness more fun
Does the person you care about spend a lot of time sitting down? We asked fitness experts from Oomph, an award-winning organisation promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of older adults, to reveal how you can help a loved one with dementia get out of that chair…
Could simplified technology transform life for people with dementia?
Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that new technology is having a significant impact on dementia care. So can clever gadgets really make a big difference to people with dementia? We examine the growing popularity of assistive technology
Talking to children about dementia: I’m afraid Mum has dementia
Telling your teen or young adult about a dementia diagnosis is going to be hard, but not impossible. Here’s how to make a difficult conversation more manageable.
Remember me – 5 things every carer should know
It’s World Alzheimer’s Month and this year’s theme ‘remember me’ highlights the importance of early dementia diagnosis. But don’t worry (and don’t blame yourself) if your loved one’s diagnosis came a bit later than you would have preferred.
Mum and I have a laugh together
Unforgettable customer Wendy Reynolds shares this lovely video of her mum Pat, who has dementia, enjoying some painting.
Why a simple eye test could detect dementia
A new study has found a surprisingly straightforward way to spot the first signs of frontotemporal dementia. So can your eyes really reveal what’s going on in your brain?
Why UK cinemas are welcoming people with dementia
Cinemas throughout the UK are opening their doors to people living with dementia during World Alzheimer’s Month.
‘Alzheimer’s has taken Mum’s memory, but I won’t let it take her happiness’
Heather O’Neil cares for her mum Margaret who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2012. Here she explains why creative hobbies are still so important for Margaret
