Articles full of useful information for those caring for someone with dementia.
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’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 …
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 …
Your Dementia Questions Answered Let’s talk about dementia. By 2021, it’s estimated that over one million people in the UK will be living with dementia, and 1 person in every 14 over the age of 65 will be diagnosed with it*. Whilst dementia’s becoming more common, it’s not a normal part of ageing. So, if …
What My Grandma’s Dementia Diagnosis Taught Me Coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis in your family can be difficult. Here, Rupert Simon tells us about his grandma’s dementia journey and what her dementia diagnosis taught him. Grandma’s Dementia Journey When we heard Grandma and Grandad were moving to Sidmouth we were chuffed. The previous …
