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5 Nostalgic Christmas Baking Ideas for Dementia
The smell of freshly baked cakes or bread is just amazing, and they bring back…
When a Caregiver’s Love Feels Like It’s Not Enough!
The moment hit me hard, watching my mum with Alzheimer’s moaning in her sleep. She…
Carers Rights Day – What Every Carer Needs to Hear!
Turns out, being a carer isn’t just about doctor’s appointments and medication schedules like I…
Understanding the 7 A’s of Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Perspective
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia around the world, it’s the one…
8 Gift Basket Ideas for Loved Ones with Dementia
Looking for dementia friendly gifts? Why not try a thoughtful themed gift basket that can…
Caring for a Parent with Dementia? How to Navigate Sibling Tensions
Caring for a parent with dementia changes family relationships, but it doesn’t have to damage…
Gentle Games for Staying Active With Dementia And Limited Mobility
When mum was diagnosed with dementia, I quickly learned being physically active was really important…
Solo Caregiving For A Parent With Alzheimer’s
I never planned to be here, alone in caring for my Mum with Alzheimer’s. Maybe…
Beyond Self-Care: Finding Caregiver Positivity
We’ve all heard advice like “practice self-care” or “be grateful” when caregiving gets tough, but…
Dysphagia and Dementia Care: Moving to Level 2 Liquids and Level 6 Foods
Over a year ago, my mum, who’s living with Alzheimer’s, began showing signs of dysphagia….
Anna Richardson’s Love, Loss and Dementia
Why aren’t we really talking about dementia? That was the question echoing in my mind…
5 Ways to Manage Dementia Caregiver Guilt
Struggling with managing caregiver guilt? You’re not alone, it’s a real challenge when caring for…
10 things Not to Say to Caregivers!
If you’ve ever found yourself unsure of what to say to caregivers, or maybe said…
Mind Your Words: 5 Phrases to Avoid When Talking To Dementia Caregivers!
Finding the right words to say to a dementia caregiver can be tough. Many people…
13 Tips for a Safe Halloween for Dementia Caregivers
Halloween can be a scary time for someone with dementia, the noise, coming and goings,…
Coping with Caregiver Guilt During Dementia Progression
I’m struggling a lot at the moment coping with caregiver guilt of not doing everything…
10 Craft Ideas To Share with Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s
When words fail or hard to come by, art speaks. Alzheimer’s can’t take away the…
9 Ways Being A Dementia Caregiver Can Change Your Life For The Better!
There are over a million UK caregivers and more than 11 million caregivers in the…
A Dementia Caregiver’s Path to Empathy
Today, something clicked, that completely changed how I view my role as a caregiver for…
8 Caregiver Tips to Reduce Swollen Legs and Ankles for Elderly & Disabled
Whether you’re caring for someone with limited mobility or disabled like my mum, you may…
Dementia as a Disability: A Caregiver’s Perspective
As a caregiver for my mum, who has Alzheimer’s, I’ve found myself constantly trying to…
Top 10 Bathroom Safety Tips for Dementia Care
Bathrooms are among the most high risk areas for slips & falls, making them an…
Putting Yourself First as a Dementia Caregiver
Taking time for yourself as a dementia caregiver sometimes feels impossible. This week, I managed…
How To Stop Someone with Dementia from Pulling Out Their Catheter
When caring for loved ones with dementia, you may have experienced them fiddling with their catheter…
Managing Dysphagia Alzheimer’s Caregiver Tips
What a ride we’ve been on with dysphagia, everyday we learn something new on managing…
Fighting for Change: Carer Advocate
Mike O’Brien isn’t just a full-time unpaid carer for his parents. He’s passionate about improving…
What’s My Name? – Dementia
What’s my name – a simple question to many, but not to someone who has…
8 Essential Steps to Mastering an Effective Caregiving Schedule
Caregiving schedules are a great tool to have to help provide effective care and support your…
Top 8 Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Safer Cooking with Dementia
As dementia progresses, everyday tasks, especially in the kitchen, become increasingly challenging. Selecting the right…
Celebrating Dementia Caregivers: Wine, Women, & Dementia
“Nobody wants to be a dementia caregiver when they grow up” that’s the opening line…
How To Wash Hair Sitting In A Chair Without A Sink – Dementia Caregivers
Someone with dementia, especially if their mobility is limited or they struggle with confusion, fear,…
The Power of Connection in Dementia Care
Do you worry like I do about how to truly connect with your loved one…
Am I Going Mad?
This is a different blog from normal, as I ask you for your take on…
Carer’s Allowance Overpayments -Don’t Blame Unpaid Carers!
What the DWP is doing to unpaid carers is abhorrent. They are punishing the very…
Trust the Experts?
Why didn’t I speak up? “Please stop, look at all that blood. That’s trauma!” That’s…
Am I A Nurse Or A Dementia Caregiver?
I never thought that when I gave up work to look after my mum with…
Admiral Nurse Helpline: Support for Dementia Care
Have you used the Admiral Nurse Helpline? If you’re facing the challenges of dementia and…
24 Eye-Opening Truths About Being a Dementia Caregiver
Sometimes dementia caregivers need others to understand how important we really are to our loved…
Caring For A Loved One With Dementia During Ramadan
You’ll know Ramadan as a time of fasting for Muslims, but it is more than…
12 Dementia Repetitive Questions and Ways To Respond
When caring for someone with dementia, it’s important to anticipate and, if possible, prepare for…
Strategies for Handling Repetitive Questions for Dementia Caregivers
It’s challenging to respond to the same question over and over again. The constant repetition…
Why Does My Mum With Alzheimer’s Keep Repeating Herself?
This is a question that most caregivers want the answer to because it can be…
The Emotional Response Matters
Mum’s emotional response matters to me. In the morning when Mum first wakes up, she’s…
Why I hate Indwelling Catheters! – Dementia Caregivers
I hate indwelling catheters, and I think many families & those living with dementia will…
12 Tips to Ease & Prevent Dementia Anxiety and Agitation for Caregivers
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and trying to ease & prevent dementia…
Perceptions of Dementia
You can’t see dementia, you can see how the symptoms of your loved one’s disease…
11 Visual Art Activities for Late Stage Dementia
Here are 11 visual art activities for late stage dementia that can be enjoyable and…
11 Visual Art Activities for Mid Stage Dementia
In this article, I’m sharing 11 visual art activities for mid stage dementia. Art can have…
11 Visual Art Activities for Early Stage Dementia
In this article, I will share 11 visual art activities for early stage dementia. These…
How Art Can Help Those With Dementia and Their Caregivers
As a dementia caregiver navigating the increasingly challenging journey of dementia with my mum. I’ve…
8 Tools Every Dementia Caregiver Should Have!
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, but having the right tools…
Coming Back After Dementia Caregiver Burnout
I found out the hard way that caregiving can take a toll on your mental,…
Dementia Caregiver Fatigue – Harsh Reality
I’m writing this article from my bed where I’ve been since Thursday, and today is…
Celebrating Small Wins: 5 Achievable Goals for Dementia Caregivers in the New Year
Time is elusive as a dementia caregiver but it’s milestones like a new year that…
Parenting a Parent – Dementia
Eww, can’t believe I just used that term, parenting a parent, it just came out. Where’s…
Dementia: Caring for My Mum Through Sleepless Nights
I’m tired, it’s 4am in the morning, and Mum is still not asleep. I’ve spent…
Ouch! – Injuring my back
Being a dementia caregiver is a challenging role, and one that often comes with not…
Navigating Loss with a Loved One with Dementia
One of the hardest things you can do whilst caring for a loved one with…
Getting Scolded & Medications Concerns
Why is it when you need medication for a loved one that, it always goes…
Ethnic Preconceptions of Dementia Care
57 Gift Ideas for Dementia Caregivers
Struggling with gift ideas to show your appreciation to dementia caregivers, thoughtful gifts designed to…
Spluttering Back to Life: A Personal Journey Navigating Dementia and Dysphagia
We’re struggling, so I’m sharing the first steps of our personal journey navigating dementia and…
Last Minute Safety Tips for Halloween for Seniors with Dementia
With Halloween just around the corner, I want to share some last-minute safety tips to…
23 Things People Need to Know About Dementia Caregivers
There are so many things that I wish people knew about dementia caregivers, and the…
Recognising Carers: Do you see me?
A carer is someone like me who cares for a family member, partner, child, friend…
Indwelling Catheter -11 Things You Should Know!
An indwelling catheter may be fitted for medical reasons, and it can be difficult for…
How Halloween Can Affect Someone With Dementia?
Halloween can be a great source of merriment. Numerous care homes & families host successful…
10 Fun Halloween Activities for Dementia, Seniors & the Elderly
Halloween can be a great holiday for some but overwhelming for others, particularly those with…
Warm Home Discount Scheme 2022/23 – What you should know!
The Warm Home Discount requires energy suppliers to fund a £150 rebate for the Warm…
7 Best Foods That Relieve Constipation In The Elderly With Dementia
Chronic constipation is a common issue for the elderly and, when combined with dementia, can…
First Days Dealing with a Catheter – Dementia Caregivers
Catheters for people with dementia, like my mum, aren’t recommended, so we have always pushed…
Tips to Manage Constipation in the Elderly with Dementia
Many people experience constipation due to changes in lifestyle, physical activity, travel, stress etc and…
Constipation in the Elderly with Dementia
Constipation in the elderly with dementia isn’t pleasant to have or talk about. However, if…
Opinion: Is Carer’s Allowance Fair?
I don’t think so, no, that’s not quite right. I know that Carer’s Allowance isn’t…
What Are The Main Challenges Faced By Dementia Caregivers?
I’ve been asked what the main challenges faced by dementia caregivers are before. Now with…
Why Don’t You See Yourself As A Caregiver?
What barriers exist that prevent people from seeing themselves as unpaid caregivers/ carers and getting…
Why is it important to identify as a Caregiver?
It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset that you’re not caring by seeing yourself…
How Do You Make the Kitchen Safe for Dementia?
Are you worried about kitchen safety for your loved one with dementia? This article will…
7 Dementia Friendly Kitchen Appliances & Devices
You look at things with fresh eyes after a dementia diagnosis. One of the scariest…
Dementia Diagnosis – The Appointment
I woke up with dread. Would I be able to convince Mum to attend her…
Dementia Diagnosis – A Caregiver’s Perspective
It was a relief to get a dementia diagnosis for Mum after years of knowing…
Dealing with Dementia Caregiver Anger
I’m starting to get angry for some reason with mum. I’m ashamed to admit it…
Free Printable – Clothing Labels for Dementia Caregivers
It can be difficult to find clothes with dementia that are hidden behind wardrobe doors…
How Do You Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes?
You may face the challenge of how to get someone with dementia to change clothes…
Thinking about Mortality – Dementia Caregivers
Over the last few months, I felt overwhelmed by the thought of death. I hadn’t…
My Experience of Counselling as a Dementia Caregiver
Like many dementia caregivers, I’m trying to find ways to help recharge myself to better…
Does Counselling Help for Dementia Caregiver Burnout?
If you’ve been struggling as I have from caregiver burnout, and you still feel the…
Dementia Caregivers: How does caregiving affect your physical health?
A lot is made of emotional and psychological pain associated with caregiving, rightly so. Still,…
8 Dementia Caregiver Self Care Tips to avoid Pain & Injuries
Living with pain whilst caregiving is incredibly hard to deal with. Physical pain hangs around…
Dementia Caregiver: I am a Functioning Worrier!
I’m a functioning worrier, and I’m not the only one. Millions of unpaid caregivers are…
22 Things I Wish People Knew About Dementia Caregivers In 2022
There are so many things about caregivers that people don’t understand, stereotype or simply incorrectly…
Are You Getting the Right Financial Support for Dementia?
This is a simple guide on the benefits/discounts for someone with dementia and their carers….
My Dementia Caregiver Morning Routine
You’re probably thinking, why are you sharing your caregiver morning routine? Who cares? Well, if…
7 Hair Washing Aids for Dementia, Elderly & Disabled (Tried & Tested!)
Are you having difficulty helping or getting someone to wash their hair? There are many…
10 Hair Washing Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Like me, you may have struggled to get your loved one with dementia to wash…
When your health care team work together…..
I do believe things happen for a reason and sometimes good things come together. Things…
8 Dementia Tips when Your Loved One Doesn’t Recognise You
One of the hardest things you’ll face is when your loved one with dementia forgets…
Everything You Need in a Dementia Hospital Emergency Go Bag!
When your loved one has been rushed into hospital more than a dozen times in…
Dementia & Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Mum was one of 850,000 people estimated walking around undiagnosed with diabetes. It’s been over…
11 Tips for staying Independent with Dementia
You know, that old adage: use it or lose it, well that applies particularly with…