Eww, can’t believe I just used that term, parenting a parent, it just came out. Where’s the dignity in that? My mum is an adult. She doesn’t need parenting she just needs help and support. I realised that I’ve fallen into the many traps that I thought I’d avoided in terms of language and how we […]

I’m tired, it’s 4am in the morning, and Mum is still not asleep. I’ve spent the last few hours sitting with her, reassuring her and trying to settle her to sleep. She’s agitated. She’s hallucinating and talking loudly to people that are not in the room. I’m leaning over her hospital bed, stroking her hair

Being a dementia caregiver is a challenging role, and one that often comes with not just an emotional toll but a physical one as well. I shared this post on twitter late at night as I lay in pain in bed after injuring my back.  Back Pain – I should’ve known better!  I know that

One of the hardest things you can do whilst caring for a loved one with dementia is sharing news of a family death. How do you find the right words, navigating loss with a loved one with dementia. It’s such a tough decision to make whether to tell the truth or protect them from such

Why is it when you need medication for a loved one that, it always goes wrong on a Friday afternoon when you’ve got the least amount of time to get it corrected or have to wait until Monday or call out-of-hours service? You guessed it, we had an issue with trying to get medication for

A caregiver shares her experience of promoting her mother’s engagement in social activities despite dementia. Initial obstacles included limited resources and her mother’s unfamiliarity with popular songs. However, despite doubts, they joined a local singing group and it positively impacted her mother’s mood and vitality. The caregiver emphasizes the importance of overcoming preconceptions and allowing dementia patients to experience new activities.