Exploring Alzheimer’s

Exploring Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent among older adults. This gradual deterioration affects memory, thinking abilities, and behaviour. To better understand this condition and support those affected and their families, it’s...
How to communicate with a person with dementia 

How to communicate with a person with dementia 

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain and make communication difficult. There are actually over 200 subtypes of dementia including commonly known ones such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.  Dementia can...
How can you help someone with dementia tell the time?

How can you help someone with dementia tell the time?

We all check the time…all the time! Even if we don’t realise it. Knowing the time keeps us orientated through the day.   We check the clock to see if it’s time to get up in the morning, to check we’re not running late for an appointment. A quick look at the time tells...