7 Tips for Caring for a Loved One with Dementia at Home
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience. It requires patience, understanding, and compassion to provide the best possible care for them. To ensure their safety and well-being, it’s important to create a safe and...
Understanding the Costs of Dementia Care: Domiciliary vs Live-In Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally and financially challenging. In addition, as the condition progresses, individuals with dementia often require specialised care to meet their unique needs. Two standard options for dementia care are domiciliary...
Understanding Aphasia
May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time dedicated to shedding light on the impact of stroke-related conditions. In this blog post, we'll delve into aphasia, a neurological disorder affecting communication skills. Join us as we explore the causes, symptoms, and available...
King’s Coronation Reflections: Are Your Elderly Loved Ones Doing as Well as You Thought?
The Coronation of our King was a wonderful time for families to reconnect and spend quality time with loved ones. But, amidst the celebrations, maybe you noticed that your parents or older relatives could be doing better than you thought. It allowed you to reflect on...
Understanding the Distinction Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are two terms often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. While they share similarities, they are distinct conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. This blog post will explore the differences...
What Can You Do When Dementia Takes Away the Desire to Eat?
Dementia is a progressive disorder that affects cognitive functions, such as memory, language, and decision-making abilities. As the condition advances, people with dementia often lose their appetite and may stop eating altogether. This can be distressing for both the...
Chronic Disease Diagnosis: The New Next Steps In Your Life
Asthma, obesity, arthritis, lung cancer, depression… These are just a few chronic diseases that can have a long-lasting impact on your functional abilities. Chronic diseases are typically incurable, but can often be managed with lifestyle changes and the help of your...
Stress on the Elderly: Understanding the Physical and Emotional Symptoms and Ways to Reduce It
As we age, our bodies and minds undergo numerous changes. Unfortunately, these changes can sometimes lead to stress, negatively impacting our physical and emotional health. For the elderly, stress often manifests itself in more physical ways and can create underlying...
Understanding The Diagnostic Process For Dementia
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects a person's cognitive abilities, including memory, language, and decision-making. There is no single test to diagnose dementia, and a combination of assessments and tests is usually required. This process can be carried...
Making the Tough Call: When Is It No Longer Safe For Dementia Patients To Stay At Home
Dementia is a degenerative brain disease that can cause significant challenges for the affected individual and their loved ones. One of the most challenging aspects of dementia is when it becomes necessary for an individual to move out of their home and into a care...