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Silent tears, who knew that was a thing! I didn’t even realise I was crying….

When I was caring for Mum, some of our best moments for quick dementia activities…

When the grandkids came round, I used to feel torn. I wanted them to feel…

When Mum could still get outside, gardening was one of her favourite things, she loved…

When you’ve spent over a decade caring for someone, the idea to return to work…

When you’ve been a full-time caregiver for a long time, your world can shrink. Not…

I tried water painting with reusable books for dementia at the beginning of our painting…

Finger painting might not be the first thing you think of when you’re planning an…

After my mum died, I didn’t set out to create rituals. I was just trying…

Tired of over-complicated dementia craft ideas? These no-sew crafts for dementia are gentle, simple, and…

When I think back, handling constipation in dementia care became one of the unexpected challenges…

What no one tells you about grieving a parent with dementia is it’s not the…

This weekend is going to be incredibly hard. It’s Mother’s day and the end of…

Looking for a fun and relaxing craft? Making painted wooden coasters is a great activity…

Looking back on my time caring for Mum, I realise there were things I wish…

Want a bit of green in your life? A mason jar indoor herb garden could…

It’s been two months since Mum passed, and I still don’t know how to feel….

Easter is when things start to come alive, spring flowers are blooming and hopefully the…

Are you thinking about creating a memory shadow box project but not sure where to…

As a caregiver, making healthy meals that don’t take all day can be really helpful….

Breakfast is an important meal that provides energy for the day, but traditional options like…

Looking for ideas to incorporate crafts tied to Ramadan traditions for a loved one living…

I know as a dementia caregiver how hard it is find activities that can be…

I knew when I saw the Robin sitting on top of your grave waiting for…

Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, creativity, and connection through simple, dementia-friendly…

Christmas is a time of joy, celebrations, and being with family but it can be…

The smell of freshly baked cakes or bread is just amazing, and they bring back…

The moment hit me hard, watching my mum with Alzheimer’s moaning in her sleep. She…

Turns out, being a carer isn’t just about doctor’s appointments and medication schedules like I…

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia around the world, it’s the one…

Looking for dementia friendly gifts? Why not try a thoughtful themed gift basket that can…

Caring for a parent with dementia changes family relationships, but it doesn’t have to damage…

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…

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…