Providing a sense of purpose for someone with dementia
Find out how to help the person you’re caring for to still feel valued by creating a range of meaningful activities they can enjoy regularly
Find out how to help the person you’re caring for to still feel valued by creating a range of meaningful activities they can enjoy regularly
It can be traumatic for everyone when a loved one becomes incontinent, but sadly it’s a common symptom of dementia and you might find it easier to manage if you’re forewarned and know what to expect. Here’s what you need to know…
Are you finding it increasingly difficult to persuade a loved one to take any exercise? Find out how to encourage them to sit less and move more
Whether it’s games of Sudoku or training your brain to remember certain facts or words, brain training is big business. But does it actually work?
Despite the grim sounding name, a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard is actually an important piece of law designed to make sure that someone with dementia is always kept safe and gets the treatment they need and deserve.
You probably won’t have heard of Korsakoff syndrome unless you, or a loved one, has been diagnosed with it. So here’s all the basic information you need to know
Worried about someone you know and their ability to drive, either before or after a dementia diagnosis? These are the things you should look out for
A cure for dementia is what most people want and scientists have made great progress in finding one. Here’s what you need to know about future treatments – some of which might be just around the corner
Find out what the link is between strokes and dementia
You can plan for your future by setting up a living will, which is also sometimes known as an advanced decision, or an advanced directive. Here’s some key facts you need to consider