An indwelling catheter may be fitted for medical reasons, and it can be difficult for your loved ones and their caregivers. We’ve had an indwelling catheter in now for just over 3 months, and we’ve learnt a few things that I wished I’d known about before. I think it will be useful to share our …
Halloween can be a great source of merriment. Numerous care homes & families host successful Halloween parties for family members with dementia to enjoy it & have fun. We can learn from that because they understand how Halloween can affect someone with dementia and work around that knowledge. The key things to focus on are:- …
Halloween can be a great holiday for some but overwhelming for others, particularly those with dementia, seniors & the elderly. One way to mitigate that is to change the focus, creating engagement through Halloween activities for dementia, seniors & the elderly. We need to find Halloween activities for dementia that are safe, fun and engaging …
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Are you worried about your loved one with dementia this Halloween? Need some helpful tips, so you both enjoy Halloween this October? Read on for some tips for a safe Halloween for dementia caregivers! Halloween can be a scary time for someone with dementia, the noise, coming and goings, the doorbell ringing continuously, and fireworks …
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The Warm Home Discount requires energy suppliers to fund a £150 rebate for the Warm Home Discount Scheme 2022/23 to help low-income fuel-poor households with their energy bills. The government has has made a series of reforms to extend the rebate to more households This article explains the changes being made and what you should …
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Chronic constipation is a common issue for the elderly and, when combined with dementia, can be challenging to manage. The best way to control constipation is through healthy lifestyle changes, foods that relieve constipation and increasing physical activity like exercise. The best foods that relieve constipation in the elderly with dementia generally have high fibre …
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Another milestone has passed. I’m in a state of shock. I wasn’t expecting a catheter to be put in today. I wish I had read something to help, so I’m sharing our first days dealing with a catheter as dementia caregivers in case it helps someone else. Catheters for people with dementia like my mum …
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