Constipation in the elderly with dementia isn’t pleasant to have or talk about. However, if it’s not treated, it could lead to more severe conditions or be a sign of another illness. We’ve been dealing with constipation issues for my mum with Alzheimer’s for years.  Maintaining the correct equilibrium of conditions is challenging to ensure […]

I don’t think so, no, that’s not quite right. I know that Carer’s Allowance isn’t fair!  Carer’s allowance is a benefit paid to those who care for someone who needs care for a minimum of 35 hrs a week and receives certain benefits. The government provides you with £69.70 to provide that care, whatever it

I’ve been asked what the main challenges faced by dementia caregivers are before. Now with almost 10 years of experience, I thought I’d share what I and I know others have faced. Hopefully, this will raise awareness and understanding of what dementia caregivers go through each day. So next time you’re with someone who cares

What barriers exist that prevent people from seeing themselves as unpaid caregivers/ carers and getting the help and support they need? Why don’t you see yourself as a caregiver? There are 10.58 million unpaid caregivers/ carers in the UK and it’s estimated that 6000 more people become carers every day1.  That means one in five of

It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset that you’re not caring by seeing yourself in terms of just your relationship rather than the caring role that you now carry out.  But it is so important to formally identify as a caregiver as it acts as a gateway to vital support and services for you

Are you worried about kitchen safety for your loved one with dementia?  This article will focus on tips for ensuring you have a dementia friendly kitchen for your loved ones. How do I make my Kitchen Dementia Friendly? You can do this by identifying kitchen hazards, personal safety risks and reducing confusing kitchen elements whilst promoting

You look at things with fresh eyes after a dementia diagnosis. One of the scariest areas is the kitchen, imagining what can go wrong! One of the quickest ways to help make a kitchen safe is to install dementia friendly kitchen appliances & devices. Dementia friendly kitchen appliances & devices can be used in the