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 […]

Catheters for people with dementia, like my mum, aren’t recommended, so we have always pushed against it and looked for other solutions.  But now that’s changed. I’m sharing our experience of our first days dealing with a catheter as dementia caregivers in case it helps someone else. Mum has Alzheimer’s and was fitted with an indwelling

Many people experience constipation due to changes in lifestyle, physical activity, travel, stress etc and that’s normal.  The issue is when it becomes chronic, so here are some tips to help manage constipation in the elderly with dementia. In my my article ‘Constipation in the Elderly with Dementia’ we looked at what constipation looked like

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