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When mum was diagnosed with dementia, I quickly learned being physically active was really important…

I never planned to be here, alone in caring for my Mum with Alzheimer’s. Maybe…

We’ve all heard advice like “practice self-care” or “be grateful” when caregiving gets tough, but…

Over a year ago, my mum, who’s living with Alzheimer’s, began showing signs of dysphagia….

Why aren’t we really talking about dementia? That was the question echoing in my mind…

Struggling with managing caregiver guilt? You’re not alone, it’s a real challenge when caring for…

If you’ve ever found yourself unsure of what to say to caregivers, or maybe said…

Finding the right words to say to a dementia caregiver can be tough. Many people…

Halloween can be a scary time for someone with dementia, the noise, coming and goings,…

I’m struggling a lot at the moment coping with caregiver guilt of not doing everything…

When words fail or hard to come by, art speaks. Alzheimer’s can’t take away the…

There are over a million UK caregivers and more than 11 million caregivers in the…

Today, something clicked, that completely changed how I view my role as a caregiver for…

Whether you’re caring for someone with limited mobility or disabled like my mum, you may…

As a caregiver for my mum, who has Alzheimer’s, I’ve found myself constantly trying to…

Bathrooms are among the most high risk areas for slips & falls, making them an…

Taking time for yourself as a dementia caregiver sometimes feels impossible. This week, I managed…

When caring for loved ones with dementia, you may have experienced them fiddling with their catheter…

What a ride we’ve been on with dysphagia, everyday we learn something new on managing…

Mike O’Brien isn’t just a full-time unpaid carer for his parents. He’s passionate about improving…

What’s my name – a simple question to many, but not to someone who has…

Caregiving schedules are a great tool to have to help provide effective care and support your…

As dementia progresses, everyday tasks, especially in the kitchen, become increasingly challenging. Selecting the right…

“Nobody wants to be a dementia caregiver when they grow up” that’s the opening line…

Someone with dementia, especially if their mobility is limited or they struggle with confusion, fear,…

Do you worry like I do about how to truly connect with your loved one…

This is a different blog from normal, as I ask you for your take on…

What the DWP is doing to unpaid carers is abhorrent. They are punishing the very…

Why didn’t I speak up? “Please stop, look at all that blood. That’s trauma!” That’s…

I never thought that when I gave up work to look after my mum with…

Have you used the Admiral Nurse Helpline? If you’re facing the challenges of dementia and…

Sometimes dementia caregivers need others to understand how important we really are to our loved…

You’ll know Ramadan as a time of fasting for Muslims, but it is more than…

When caring for someone with dementia, it’s important to anticipate and, if possible, prepare for…

It’s challenging to respond to the same question over and over again. The constant repetition…

This is a question that most caregivers want the answer to because it can be…

Mum’s emotional response matters to me. In the morning when Mum first wakes up, she’s…

I hate indwelling catheters, and I think many families & those living with dementia will…

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and trying to ease & prevent dementia…

You can’t see dementia, you can see how the symptoms of your loved one’s disease…

Here are 11 visual art activities for late stage dementia that can be enjoyable and…

In this article, I’m sharing 11 visual art activities for mid stage dementia. Art can have…

In this article, I will share 11 visual art activities for early stage dementia. These…

As a dementia caregiver navigating the increasingly challenging journey of dementia with my mum. I’ve…

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, but having the right tools…

I found out the hard way that caregiving can take a toll on your mental,…

I’m writing this article from my bed where I’ve been since Thursday, and today is…

Time is elusive as a dementia caregiver but it’s milestones like a new year that…

Eww, can’t believe I just used that term, parenting a parent, it just came out. Where’s…

I’m tired, it’s 4am in the morning, and Mum is still not asleep. I’ve spent…

Being a dementia caregiver is a challenging role, and one that often comes with not…

One of the hardest things you can do whilst caring for a loved one with…

Why is it when you need medication for a loved one that, it always goes…

Struggling with gift ideas to show your appreciation to dementia caregivers, thoughtful gifts designed to…

We’re struggling, so I’m sharing the first steps of our personal journey navigating dementia and…

With Halloween just around the corner, I want to share some last-minute safety tips to…

There are so many things that I wish people knew about dementia caregivers, and the…

A carer is someone like me who cares for a family member, partner, child, friend…

An indwelling catheter may be fitted for medical reasons, and it can be difficult for…

Halloween can be a great source of merriment. Numerous care homes & families host successful…

Halloween can be a great holiday for some but overwhelming for others, particularly those with…

The Warm Home Discount requires energy suppliers to fund a £150 rebate for the Warm…

Chronic constipation is a common issue for the elderly and, when combined with dementia, can…

Catheters for people with dementia, like my mum, aren’t recommended, so we have always pushed…

Many people experience constipation due to changes in lifestyle, physical activity, travel, stress etc and…

Constipation in the elderly with dementia isn’t pleasant to have or talk about. However, if…

I don’t think so, no, that’s not quite right. I know that Carer’s Allowance isn’t…

I’ve been asked what the main challenges faced by dementia caregivers are before. Now with…

What barriers exist that prevent people from seeing themselves as unpaid caregivers/ carers and getting…

It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset that you’re not caring by seeing yourself…

Are you worried about kitchen safety for your loved one with dementia?  This article will…

You look at things with fresh eyes after a dementia diagnosis. One of the scariest…

I woke up with dread. Would I be able to convince Mum to attend her…

It was a relief to get a dementia diagnosis for Mum after years of knowing…

I’m starting to get angry for some reason with mum. I’m ashamed to admit it…

It can be difficult to find clothes with dementia that are hidden behind wardrobe doors…

You may face the challenge of how to get someone with dementia to change clothes…

Over the last few months, I felt overwhelmed by the thought of death.  I hadn’t…

Like many dementia caregivers, I’m trying to find ways to help recharge myself to better…

If you’ve been struggling as I have from caregiver burnout, and you still feel the…

A lot is made of emotional and psychological pain associated with caregiving, rightly so. Still,…

Living with pain whilst caregiving is incredibly hard to deal with. Physical pain hangs around…

I’m a functioning worrier, and I’m not the only one. Millions of unpaid caregivers are…

There are so many things about caregivers that people don’t understand, stereotype or simply incorrectly…

This is a simple guide on the benefits/discounts for someone with dementia and their carers….

You’re probably thinking, why are you sharing your caregiver morning routine? Who cares? Well, if…

Are you having difficulty helping or getting someone to wash their hair? There are many…

Like me, you may have struggled to get your loved one with dementia to wash…

I do believe things happen for a reason and sometimes good things come together. Things…

One of the hardest things you’ll face is when your loved one with dementia forgets…

When your loved one has been rushed into hospital more than a dozen times in…

Mum was one of 850,000 people estimated walking around undiagnosed with diabetes. It’s been over…

You know, that old adage: use it or lose it, well that applies particularly with…

Now more than ever we need to think of the impact on the planet of…

Here’s a simple idea to make a personalised dementia fidget blanket from a cushion instead…

Some families with dementia haven’t heard of the work of Admiral Nurses. They may have…

How to get a urine sample from someone with dementia when your loved one doesn’t…

Have I been letting people down? Yesterday, I received a kind message about this blog….