DementiaTLC Posts

If you bring joy to someone living with dementia and you warm their heart, that feeling can live on for them for three whole days. Claire Kerrigan, Q&A Grandma Remember Me That really stuck with me, and I knew as an organisation we could give rise to these feelings through creative dance. I had experience of […]

As you may know, a Lasting Power of Attorney is put in place so that someone that you trust implicitly (known as Attorneys) can manage your finances & property and/or your health & welfare decisions on your behalf. A Lasting Power of Attorney must be put in place whilst the Donor (the person giving the Power)

Why is RED such an important color to use for those living with Dementia? Red is one of the final colors that a person living with Dementia will be able to see as their eyesight deteriorates and the Dementia progresses. So, how can this be used when caring for those living with Dementia and why is

Dementia is often associated with growing older and is frequently mistaken for a ‘normal’ part of ageing…Dementia is NOT an inevitable consequence of ageing! The World Health Organization (WHO) have recently updated their guidance on Dementia and suggest that the most effective way to prevent Dementia is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So, what does a

For many of us, Christmas is a fabulous time of year that we really look forward to; spending time with family and friends, eating lots, celebrating and enjoying the festivities! However, for those affected by Dementia, whether that be those living with Dementia, their loved ones or carers, Christmas can be  a difficult time. So, what

You may notice that those living with Dementia, especially in the later stages, seem to spend a lot of time sleeping, but why is this? We understand that it may seem out of the ordinary, even concerning, for the caregivers and the loved ones of those living with Dementia if a change in sleeping habits is

The Rubik’s Cube is often referred to as the IMPOSSIBLE TOY but everyone knows the iconic cube and it often brings back memories from childhood, whether that be elation at solving the cube or frustration at not being able to! We are so passionate about the positive benefits that the Rubik’s Cube can have, not only

Whether receiving a diagnosis for yourself or a loved one, it is a very difficult time, so much information to take in and lots of changes on the horizon. It can be overwhelming. Depending on where you are on your journey when the diagnosis takes place, may depend on the amount of information you already have

The home of someone living with dementia may have become cluttered because of a change in habit i.e. they prefer to keep their possessions where they can see them rather than store them away and risk not being able to find them or because they have lost the ability to look after their living space. I