You know, that old adage: use it or lose it, well that applies particularly with dementia. The ability to stay independent with dementia for as long as it’s safe to do so is key in fighting this cruel disease. I’ve seen it with my mum with Alzheimer’s, when she stopped walking fearful of falling (one […]

I didn’t question the fact they always gave her antibiotics even when no sample could be provided (note: she never once had a fever). As her dementia caregiver and advocate I let her down, and I’m now surprised looking back why the doctor always prescribed antibiotics given the number of health-related issues mum has.

Now more than ever we need to think of the impact on the planet of our choices in life and that also includes our gift-giving. So wherever possible it’s time to think of sustainable dementia gift ideas that help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect our planet. Here are a few ideas for gifts

Here’s a simple idea to make a personalised dementia fidget blanket from a cushion instead of buying more stuff you don’t need. Help your loved one with dementia and the planet at the same time by using recycled materials to make a sustainable fidget blanket from a cushion! You can use any old bits of

Some families with dementia haven’t heard of the work of Admiral Nurses. They may have heard about Dementia UK but have not linked it to Admiral Nurses. Dementia UK is THE charity that runs the Admiral Nurse service. It aims to promote, develop and support the Admiral Nurse Service. Admiral Nurses are a lifeline to families

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,