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.

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

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

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