What effect can boredom have on someone with dementia?
Recognise when someone is bored, why this might be happening and what you can do to prevent it
The benefits of music and art in dementia care
Find out why being creative with music and art could help your loved one manage their dementia symptoms
What relaxation techniques and therapies are good for dementia care?
Struggling with stress and agitation? Find out how these relaxation therapies can help a person living with dementia to feel calmer
What Causes Dementia?
Find out what is actually causing the different types of dementia…
Eating well: what do you need to think about?
It can be difficult to persuade someone with dementia to eat well, so don’t worry if you seem to face quite a few issues and challenges. Here’s what you need to look out for…
Carer ‘me time’: How to make time for YOU
It’s all too easy to forget about yourself when you’re caring for someone with dementia. Find out how to break the habit and create some ‘me time’ every day
Let’s go outside! Ideas for getting out and about
If you’re caring for someone with dementia you probably want to take them out but may have lots of concerns about the risks and practical problems you might face. Here’s some information that might help
Planning for end of life care
It may seem like a depressing subject, but if you spend a little time thinking about end of life care now, while it’s still a long way off, it can save a lot of heartache and confusion. Find out what you need to know
What benefits are there available for dementia care?
Find out what financial support you, or someone you’re caring for, can receive to help with dementia care
How do community nurses help with dementia care?
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a heavy burden, but you might be able to get some much-needed help from a community nurse. Find out how they can help.
