Over a year ago, my mum, who’s living with Alzheimer’s, began showing signs of dysphagia. It started with a few harmless-sounding coughs after meals, but before long, every sip of water became a potential disaster waiting to happen. If you’ve never experienced that panic when your loved one struggles to swallow, consider yourself lucky. So, […]

Why aren’t we really talking about dementia? That was the question echoing in my mind after watching Anna Richardson’s recent Channel 4 documentary, “Love, Loss and Dementia.” As a caregiver, I felt deeply moved by it and very angry.  Dementia: The Silent Crisis Dementia is the number one killer in the UK, you wouldn’t think

Struggling with managing caregiver guilt? You’re not alone, it’s a real challenge when caring for someone particularly with dementia. I know how much of a burden carrying that guilt is, and coping with the emotions it brings. That’s why this article will look at different ways of managing caregiver guilt. It will give you strategies

If you’ve ever found yourself unsure of what to say to caregivers, or maybe said something that was met with a forced smile or silence, it’s probably because you’ve made some comment that has basically missed the mark, isn’t supportive and maybe added to the burden caregivers already carry. Words have power, and we need

Finding the right words to say to a dementia caregiver can be tough. Many people think that they’re saying something well meaning but really it comes across are hurtful or lacks compassion and empathy. I’ve had the strangest things said to me in the past. I’m only sharing a few (I don’t want to embarrass

I’m struggling a lot at the moment coping with caregiver guilt of not doing everything that I need to do to support mum. It can feel overwhelming sometimes. I’m worried that I’m missing something. Time feels like it’s moving too fast at the moment. The speed of how dementia suddenly progresses has really shocked me.