This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our Privacy Policy for details. When words fail or hard to come by, art speaks. Alzheimer’s can’t take away the joy of creation. There’s a secret language with arts & crafts, […]
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There are over a million UK caregivers and more than 11 million caregivers in the US providing unpaid care for loved ones living with dementia. We know that caring for someone with dementia can be tough, but it can also bring unexpected joys and personal growth. This article looks at 9 ways being a dementia
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Today, something clicked, that completely changed how I view my role as a caregiver for Mum, who’s living with dementia. I had an ‘aha’ moment that made me question the way I care for mum, have I become so jaded from caring not to see what’s right in front of me? It wasn’t something I
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Whether you’re caring for someone with limited mobility or disabled like my mum, you may be faced with issues around swollen legs, ankles & feet. It can really affect their health; causes discomfort and reduces independence by limiting mobility even further. Knowing what causes it and the different ways to reduce swollen legs and ankles for
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As a caregiver for my mum, who has Alzheimer’s, I’ve found myself constantly trying to make sense of her condition. Over the years, I’ve come to believe that seeing dementia as a disability not just as a disease, helped me change the way I supported and cared for her. When mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
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Bathrooms are among the most high risk areas for slips & falls, making them an important area of safety to secure working together with our loved ones living with dementia. Our aim was to ensure a safe bathroom space that still enabled mum to retain her independence to care for herself which meant making thoughtful
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Taking time for yourself as a dementia caregiver sometimes feels impossible. This week, I managed to do just that with a lot of planning, and while some things went wrong, a lot went right as well. Let me share how I did it, the hurdles I faced, and the rewards of prioritizing my own needs,
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