What Are The Best Games For Dementia? When a loved one has dementia, it can be hard to sometimes know how to help them stay engaged and entertained. The good news is that there’s so many games and activities you (and potentially they) will be familiar with – you may just need to modify them …
What Are Sensor Mats For Dementia And Does My Parent Need One? The majority of people living with dementia in the UK are lovingly cared for at home. But what do you – the family caregiver – do as night time approaches and the risk of your loved one experiencing incontinence and wandering increases? That’s …
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What’s The Best Radio For Dementia? (2023) A radio is more than just a music player. To older adults, especially those living with dementia, the music and chatter it provides can be a real source of comfort and calm. But with so many confusing tech options out there, how do you know which radio for …
How To DIY A Memory Box For Dementia DIY memory boxes are a fantastic way to help us really engage with our loved ones living with dementia. But what exactly is so special about memory boxes, and how on earth do you make one? We’ve got all the information you need to know about making …
Explaining Dementia To A Child My husband’s grandma was diagnosed with vascular dementia in her 80s, when he was old enough to fully comprehend the disease and its effects. The impact of dementia on family (both emotional and practical) is huge, but just how do we go about explaining dementia to a child? To find …
When Should Someone With Dementia Go Into A Care Home? Deciding when someone with dementia should go into a care home (if at all) is often a very difficult decision and there are many factors to consider. My grandparents, both of whom were diagnosed with dementia, decided with the family to stay at home and …
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Dementia And The Benefits Of Hand Massage For Sensory Stimulation Over 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia. My husband’s grandma had vascular dementia, and it’s likely you know someone living with the disease. Dementia changes how we communicate with our loved ones, and sensory stimulation (engaging the senses in natural and creative …
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Supporting Hydration With Jelly Drops The topic of dehydration and dementia is so important. People living with dementia can struggle with their water intake, and recent research* has shown that understanding ways to stay hydrated was a real priority for them and their carers. Which is why we’re so pleased to have discovered Jelly Drops. …
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The Best Puzzles For Dementia (Updated 2023) How To Engage Someone With Dementia When someone you love has dementia, meaningful activities can bring you together and put a smile on both your faces. Finding dementia friendly activities isn’t always easy, but help is at hand. Here, we’ve rounded up our favourite games and puzzles for …
Calming And Fun Activities For People Living With Dementia We know that finding the best activities to engage people living with dementia can be a real challenge for caregivers. So we’ve compiled the ultimate list here. Read on for our favourite calming and fun activities for people with dementia. If you have questions about a …
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