Living with pain whilst caregiving is incredibly hard to deal with. Physical pain hangs around you, makes you tired, depressed, feeling miserable, more tetchy, and easily frustrated. Not a good combination for any dementia caregiver when you need patience and understanding.  If you like this blog, why not consider subscribing? The Physical Side Effects of […]

I’m a functioning worrier, and I’m not the only one. Millions of unpaid caregivers are in the same position. I’m not quite sure how to describe the way I exist now. It’s a world filled with worry, fear and anxiety. It doesn’t seem to be changing. In fact, it’s getting worse. But I can’t let

There are so many things about caregivers that people don’t understand, stereotype or simply incorrectly assume. So, I thought I’ll try to change that by sharing specifically 22 things I wish people knew about dementia caregivers in 2022. #1 – Dementia is more than… It’s not quite that stereotypical picture of dementia that you imagine,

This is a simple guide on the benefits/discounts for someone with dementia and their carers. It’s to help you check ‘Are you getting the right financial support for dementia?’ss Form filling is a nightmare world for carers and those with dementia. So many forms can be exhausting, time-consuming, and so complicated that we either don’t

I’m a dementia caregiver, and here’s a snapshot of my day, a caregiver morning routine. I’m sharing everything that I do every morning caring for my mum living with Alzheimer’s disease. I hope by sharing that it helps others understand the role of a caregiver. This is just a snapshot of one caregiver’s life. There

Are you having difficulty helping or getting someone to wash their hair? There are many reasons why it may be difficult to wash someone’s hair and that’s why hair washing aids are needed. This post looks at 7 hair washing aids for dementia, elderly & the disabled and we’ve tried and tested these products for

Like me, you may have struggled to get your loved one with dementia to wash their hair. So here are 10 hair washing tips for dementia caregivers that provide practical ideas on how to support your loved one with a dementia hygiene routine. Your loved one may be physically able to wash their hair but