Turns out, being a carer isn’t just about doctor’s appointments and medication schedules like I once thought. Whatever type of carer, caregiver, or care partner you are, you quickly realise it’s so much more than that. No one prepares you for the emotional marathon of caring—or for the rights that could help lighten the load. […]

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia around the world, it’s the one that everyone’s heard of, and often mistakenly seen as the same as dementia. People often use the term A’s of Alzheimer’s disease to talk about the various symptoms. In this article, we’ll look at the 7 A’s of Alzheimer’s disease,

Looking for dementia friendly gifts? Why not try a thoughtful themed gift basket that can bring comfort and joy for your loved one? You can curate the perfect gift for a loved one with dementia. Create your own or buy them ready made, these gift basket ideas for loved one with dementia are great gifts

Caring for a parent with dementia changes family relationships, but it doesn’t have to damage them. It can sometimes bring siblings closer but it can also create rifts and lead to tensions. This article looks at how to navigate sibling tensions, to try to reduce miscommunication & resentments. It’s ok to disagree with siblings, but

I never planned to be here, alone in caring for my Mum with Alzheimer’s. Maybe you didn’t either. But here we are, the ones who stepped up when others stepped back. Many people find themselves solo caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. If you’re in this situation, you might feel

We’ve all heard advice like “practice self-care” or “be grateful” when caregiving gets tough, but let’s be honest—it makes me feel a little jaded, especially when I’m right in the middle of it all. Some days, you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or maybe even a little hopeless, and finding that spark of caregiver positivity seems impossible.