With Halloween just around the corner, I want to share some last-minute safety tips to ensure a spook-tacular and dementia-friendly celebration for your loved one. Halloween is an exciting time for kids & families, but it can be challenging for seniors with dementia. As a caregiver who has been through the ups and downs of […]
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There are so many things that I wish people knew about dementia caregivers, and the different aspects of our character. I put together my thoughts on things people need to know about dementia caregivers. I’m sure there are many more that can be added to this list! Have a read and let me know your
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A carer is someone like me who cares for a family member, partner, child, friend or neighbour who due to physical or mental illness, disability, age-related difficulties or an addiction cannot cope without your support. Anyone can become a carer and they come from all walks of life, all cultures and can be of any
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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
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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:-
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Halloween can be a great holiday for some but overwhelming for others, particularly those with dementia. One way to handle that is to create engagement and reduce fears by focusing on tailored Halloween activities for dementia, seniors & the elderly. We need to find Halloween activities that are safe, fun and engaging AND pick the
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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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