When you think of Christmas, you think of Christmas cards, the annual Christmas Day family dinner and presents scattered under the tree. If your loved one is living with dementia, Christmas can be both stressful and overwhelming for them, resulting in tension and pressure for your fellow family members. There are things that you can […]
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Keeping your loved one warm this winter is more important than ever, particularly as there is a cost of living and global energy crisis going on right now. With energy bills continuing to increase in the UK, older people may decide not to heat their homes, making it harder for them to stay warm. In
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Every September, World Alzheimer’s Month is an opportunity to raise awareness for people who are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Across the world, millions of people are challenging the stigma that persists not just with Alzheimer’s, but all types of dementia. According to The Alzheimer’s Society, there are around 900,000 people living with dementia in the
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Carers play a vital role in caring for families and communities. According to Carers UK, around six and a half million people are carers, which is one in eight adults in the UK who are currently caring for a loved one. At some point in your life, you may end up becoming a carer yourself.
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People with dementia can have several issues when it comes to getting good quality sleep. Not only can it affect your loved one from doing everyday activities, but also their ability to sleep during the night. Depending on the type of dementia the person has, this can present various challenges for you and your loved
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Dealing with personal finances can be confusing at the best of times. If a loved one starts to require care, it can be a source of great confusion and often anguish. The best course of action is to take a proactive approach, rather than a reactive one. This means taking steps to ensure any financial
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Regular physical activity is the most effective way to maintain and improve both an individual’s physical and mental health. Keeping physically fit and healthy can drastically reduce people’s risk of serious conditions such as diabetes and heart failure. However, when affected by a disease such as dementia, it can become increasingly difficult to maintain keeping active.
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Caring for the Elderly to Prevent Loneliness During the Holidays Winter is a very difficult time for the elderly and their caregivers. In fact, it is during the Christmas holiday period that older people are most at risk of falling ill or having an accident, yet this is also a period during which they can
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