Articles written by Dr Jamie Wilson

Choosing a Carer / Dementia / Types of care 7 Mar, 2019

What do Admiral Nurses do?

Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses trained to provide support for people and families affected by dementia. They get their name from ‘Admiral Joe’ Levy, founder of Dementia UK and a keen sailor. They can work in a number of environments – in the community as NHS staff, or hospitals, hospices and care homes. We’re here …

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Cost of Care / Types of care 1 Mar, 2019

Personal health budgets explained

What is a personal health budget? A personal health budget is one of the ways a clinical commissioning group provides care to people. PHBs are designed to involve the person receiving care (or their representative) in the decision making process, and to offer freedom in choosing the care that’s right for them, whether that’s residential …

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Nursing Care 27 Feb, 2019

CHC decision support tool explained

The NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) decision support tool helps to decide if someone is entitled to ongoing publicly funded healthcare. It’s used by a multidisciplinary team made up of social workers, psychiatrists and other specialised healthcare professionals. It’s similar to the CHC checklist, which covers many of the same areas and is used by GPs …

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Carer Tips / Elderly Parents 22 Jan, 2019

Dementia support services in the UK

While a diagnosis of dementia can feel earth-shattering for everyone involved, it’s worth knowing that there are plenty of ways in which you can get support for you and your loved ones. We’ve outlined some of the services in the UK which we hope you’ll find useful. We’re here to help. Call us if you …

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Dementia / Elderly Parents / Health 11 Jan, 2019

7 easy ways to make your home dementia friendly

Take a look at our simple tips on making a home safer for someone with dementia. Whether you’ve got a loved one with dementia staying with you, or you’re looking for ways to help someone in their own home, these steps can help them live happily, safely and with dignity. We’re here to help. Call …

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Carer Tips / Elderly Parents 11 Jan, 2019

The 4 best bed rails for adults

When someone close to you becomes frail or develops dementia, it can be hard to know how to keep them safe. Bed rails can be an important safety feature, as they can prevent nighttime falls, provide support when getting in and out of bed, and in some cases discourage wandering. Updating the home with safety …

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Arthritis / Carer Tips / Health / Hip Replacement / Multiple sclerosis / Osteoporosis / Stroke 9 Jan, 2019

The 6 top bathing aids for elderly and disabled people

Stepping in the shower before work or enjoying a relaxing soak are things we take for granted – but for people with mobility difficulties, basic tasks such as bathing can be difficult or even dangerous. Here are our top picks for bathing aids, to help your loved one bathe or shower safely, comfortably and with …

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Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia 7 Jan, 2019

Tips for talking to people with dementia

These tips can help you avoid some of the frustrations and pitfalls of talking to people with dementia, and get the most out of your time together, and ultimately give your loved one the benefits of social interaction. When people with dementia are distressed or anxious, they’re more likely to wander or engage in other …

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Alzheimer's Disease / Brain Health 3 Jan, 2019

Music therapy and dementia

You may have seen videos of people in care homes listening to music and being temporarily transformed – previously uncommunicative people start to sing and clap, people with dementia can answer questions they couldn’t before. Clearly there’s something about music that affects the brain in a powerful way. So what is music therapy? Does it …

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Alzheimer's Disease / Brain Health / Dementia 19 Dec, 2018

Top five brain food books

A healthy diet is one of the key pillars of brain health – the food we eat fuels our bodies, and that includes the brain. Take a look at our five top picks for brain health focused food and diet books. We’ve chosen books grounded in science that can help you understand how your food …

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