How to get a urine sample from someone with dementia when your loved one doesn’t want to or is unable to as their caregiver, especially when you fear a UTI? I’ve lost count of the number of UTIs mum has had over the years and how difficult it is to get a urine sample from […]

Have I been letting people down? Yesterday, I received a kind message about this blog. I haven’t blogged in a long time for various reasons, but this message reminded me of why I started it in the first place. It raised the question of whether to continue to blog? For those new to my blog,

The Warm Home Discount 2021/22 is a one-off payment by energy suppliers to pay a rebate to eligible low income and vulnerable households each winter. It’s an obligation for energy suppliers to provide support for those in fuel poverty. Why am I talking about it as a dementia carer? Some energy suppliers have added criteria

Feeling low, tired, exhausted after giving everything that you have as a caregiver, nothing left to give. Is this Caregiver burnout?

It’s been over a year since Mum had to go into hospital for an emergency. But here we are again! So Mum was hospitalised on Friday, and it was horrible as always. I can never get used to being taken into hospital. It’s always scary and made much worse now with the COVID. A lovely

Are you looking for ideas on how to give back working from home? In this article are 10 fabulous ideas of small acts of kindness that you can do from home!  Our mental health has suffered during this last year. By giving back to the community, you’re not only making a difference in someone else’s

Are you really prepared? I realised over Christmas that I wasn’t prepared for a COVID19 crisis and it shocked me.  Before I get into my story, have a think – do you actually have an emergency plan if you should get COVID19 especially if you’re a new caregiver?  I’m not talking about a general idea,