In this article, I will share 11 visual art activities for early stage dementia. These activities aim to provide cognitive stimulation, self expression, promote creativity, and enhance overall well-being for your loved ones with early stage dementia. Related: How Art Can Help Those With Dementia and Their Caregivers Whether it’s painting, sketching, or photography, the […]
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As a dementia caregiver navigating the increasingly challenging journey of dementia with my mum. I’ve discovered an unexpected ally in the battle against it. How art can help those with dementia isn’t a new concept, but it is to us as it wasn’t part of our lives before. In this blog post, I’ll share how
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Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, but having the right tools can make the all the difference. As a dedicated dementia caregiver, I use certain tools to help me support Mum. I think arming yourself with practical and technological tools can enhance the quality of care you provide. Here’s a list
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I found out the hard way that caregiving can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, leading to dementia caregiver burnout. Whether it’s taking care of aging parents, a friend, sibling or close relatives, dementia caregivers play a vital role in the lives of their loved ones. So I’m sharing the first
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I’m writing this article from my bed where I’ve been since Thursday, and today is Saturday, the first day that I’m beginning to feel better. Why? Life took me down, as I became overwhelmed with caregiver fatigue. You may know that I’ve been caring for my mum with Alzheimer’s for a number of years, doing
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Time is elusive as a dementia caregiver but it’s milestones like a new year that force me to reflect on another year gone by and reassess my life. It’s a chance to reflect on whether I am where I want to be in life. Whether I need new achievable goals or to establish new habits
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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
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