Tired of over-complicated dementia craft ideas? These no-sew crafts for dementia are gentle, simple, and actually work — no needles or faff needed. I’ve spent a lot of time looking into craft ideas for people living with dementia – and I’ll be honest, a lot of them sound good on paper but feel completely unrealistic […]
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When I think back, handling constipation in dementia care became one of the unexpected challenges when looking after my mum. It had a big impact on her quality of life. I saw it through increased restlessness, loss of appetite, and changes in her mood. Her anxiety & forgetfulness would also increase. For someone with dementia,
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What no one tells you about grieving a parent with dementia is it’s not the obvious things that can take you down. It’s almost three months since mum died and I thought I’d crumble with Mother’s days and Eid Al Fitr, our first big celebration days but by choosing not to be alone most of
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This weekend is going to be incredibly hard. It’s Mother’s day and the end of Ramadan when we’ll celebrate Eid Al-Fitr. It’s meant to be a time of love, family and celebration, but for me, it’s going to be a weekend of what I’ve lost. I’m barely holding on, dreading the next few days.
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Looking for a fun and relaxing craft? Making painted wooden coasters is a great activity for dementia care. It offers opportunities to work independently, create personalised pieces and a chance to get lost in the art you’re creating. One rainy afternoon when I was searching for new crafting ideas to use up our painting supplies.
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Looking back on my time caring for Mum, I realise there were things I wish I had known sooner—mistakes I made that, with experience, I learned to correct. I thought that I’d share some of these for those starting this caregiving journey and a reminder to those on it on what to avoid. Hopefully sharing
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Want a bit of green in your life? A mason jar indoor herb garden could be perfect. It’s a great activity for loved ones living with dementia and caregivers. It’s simple, easy to do, cheap and is the perfect activity for elderly or seniors with limited mobility and those who can no longer manage traditional
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