5 things to consider before choosing equipment for dementia care
Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of products and equipment a person with dementia might need? Before you buy anything, consider the questions below
How can sleep affect memory loss?
Find out why getting enough sleep can help your memory
Exercise might help prevent dementia
Can exercise stop you getting dementia and could your race influence the type of dementia you might develop? Two new studies from the US reveal fascinating insights into the latest dementia research
How to help someone with dementia feel understood
There’s nothing worse than having to struggle to get your message across, and for people with dementia this can cause much frustration. Find out how to make communication easier
What’s the difference between forgetfulness, memory loss and dementia?
Those ‘senior moments’ may creep up on you as you get older, but how can you tell if slips in memory are a normal part of ageing or a sign of something else?
What is the Mental Health Act?
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, it’s worth familiarising yourself with a few key parts of The Mental Health Act 1983, which are designed to protect the rights of people with dementia.
‘Catastrophic’ dementia care costs will continue for another four years
A flagship government scheme to limit the amount of money people with dementia pay for their own care has been postponed because councils admit they can’t afford it.
6 steps to better foot care for people with dementia
If you have dementia, foot problems can really impact on your enjoyment of life. Here’s how to help your loved one stay on their feet for longer
How to help someone with dementia who has hearing loss
Are you concerned that the person you’re caring for may not be able to hear very well? Find out what you can do to help them cope with deafness
What dementia products could I get free?
Are you worried about being able to afford equipment that could really help your loved one with dementia? Find out what you might be able to get for free
