Should we be concentrating on PROGNOSIS rather than DIAGNOSIS in Dementia?
An important question that seems to be coming up ever more frequently is: Should we be concentrating on ...
Read More Dementia: The impact of communication difficulties
By Tina Kad Specialist Speech & Language Therapist at Speech Therapy Interactive Hello, my name is Tina and ...
Read More Loving someone who does not remember that they love you
By Lisa Garner – Instagram: lisag2450 My Dad’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis hit me and my family hard in 2014. My ...
Read More Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Christmas
This month we were asked to write a piece for the brilliant blog on… My After Cloud. We ...
Read More Sundowning
Sundowning often occurs in people with Dementia as the day progresses and they become more tired. Sundowning usually ...
Read More A Chat with All Home Care Matters
It was an absolute pleasure to chat with All Home Care Matters on their wonderful podcast and YouTube channel. On ...
Read More Is my memory loss a normal sign of ageing or Dementia?
A question we are often asked is… How do you tell the difference between general signs of ageing ...
Read More Signs of Caregiver Burnout
We all know just how hard it can be to get wrapped up in caregiving that we sometimes ...
Read More The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The most common cause of Dementia is Alzheimer’s disease which is caused by a loss of brain cells. ...
Read More What to buy a loved one with Dementia
With the holiday season upon us, it can be difficult to buy a gift for a loved one ...
Read More The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
The term Alzheimer’s is not uncommon and many of us will know someone (or a family member of ...
Read More The Early Signs of my Young Onset Dementia
Kindly put together by Crystal Favel This list of symptoms was written by Crystal Favel and her husband. ...
Read More How Does Music Benefit Individuals with Dementia?
Kindly written by Alexis Baker Bridgetown Music Therapy We all relate to music one way or another, right? ...
Read More How Dementia and Loss transformed my Art
Kindly written by Natalia Millman Dementia took my dad away nearly two years ago. The visions of his ...
Read More The FDA approve first drug for Alzheimer’s in 18 years
The Food and Drug Administration in the United States have, on Monday 7 June 2021, approved the use ...
Read More Home Adaptations to Help Someone Living with Dementia Live Independently for Longer
We thought we would share some little hints and tips, just some simple things that can be done ...
Read More Films to Watch with Someone Living with Dementia
Watching films with a loved one with Dementia may seem daunting and too difficult when taking into consideration ...
Read More 5 Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Being a caregiver is the most rewarding job in the world BUT it doesn’t come without its difficulties. ...
Read More Common Types of Dementia
There are over 200 types of Dementia that we know about! This is a staggering number and so ...
Read More 10 Tips for Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia
Communicating effectively with someone living with Dementia is so important and your method of communication may need to ...
Read More Visual Changes, Art Therapy & Dementia
Kindly written by Erica Curcio Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, Boston MA Today we are ...
Read More What is an Advance Care Plan (ACP)?
Kindly written by Debbie Callow RMN An Advance Care Plan, known as an ACP, is an umbrella term ...
Read More The challenges of Young Onset Dementia are significantly different
Many have the misconception that Dementia is a natural part of ageing…IT IS NOT! Another common misconception is ...
Read More Creating a Dementia Friendly Garden
A Dementia Friendly Garden is about creating a space that a person living with Dementia can enjoy whilst ...
Read More Dancing with Dementia
If you bring joy to someone living with dementia and you warm their heart, that feeling can live ...
Read More Can I make a Lasting Power of Attorney after being diagnosed with Dementia?
As you may know, a Lasting Power of Attorney is put in place so that someone that you ...
Read More RED: The color saviour for Dementia?
Why is RED such an important color to use for those living with Dementia? Red is one of ...
Read More How can I prevent the onset of Dementia?
Dementia is often associated with growing older and is frequently mistaken for a ‘normal’ part of ageing…Dementia is ...
Read More Happy Dementia-Friendly Christmas
For many of us, Christmas is a fabulous time of year that we really look forward to; spending ...
Read More How does Dementia affect sleep?
You may notice that those living with Dementia, especially in the later stages, seem to spend a lot ...
Read More Rubik’s and Dementia
The Rubik’s Cube is often referred to as the IMPOSSIBLE TOY but everyone knows the iconic cube and ...
Read More What to do after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Whether receiving a diagnosis for yourself or a loved one, it is a very difficult time, so much ...
Read More Decluttering to Create an Organised Home for Independent Living
The home of someone living with dementia may have become cluttered because of a change in habit i.e. ...
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