Articles by Dr Jane Gilbert

Jane has over 20 years’ experience as a health writer and TV presenter. Jane writes on a wide variety of clinical and care topics – from explaining the latest studies and research to unpacking conditions and discussing treatment options. Jane holds a MBBS degree from Imperial College, London and spent seven years working in the NHS.


Jun 6, 2025 7 min
Smiling elderly woman sitting outdoors and holding hands with a younger caregiver, highlighting the emotional connection and support involved in overnight elderly care

How Much is Overnight Care for the Elderly?

Caring for a loved one is hard at the best of times, but especially at night. Elderly relatives may need to use the bathroom, take medication, and so on. And if they have dementia, the early hours are prime time…

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Jun 5, 2025 5 min
Elderly woman supporting her partner, reflecting the question, “how does dementia kill you?

How does a person die from dementia?

For individuals living with dementia and their loved ones, dementia is an incredibly frightening and uncertain journey. One of the hardest parts is facing the unknown: What will happen next? How will the condition progress? How does dementia lead to…

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Jun 5, 2025 8 min
Elderly person with rapidly progressive dementia sitting on a hammock beside a caregiver, both gazing peacefully at the water.

Rapidly progressive dementia: What caregivers need to know

Rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) is a rare but devastating condition. Unlike typical forms of dementia, RPD moves quickly, leaving families confused and overwhelmed as they search for answers. This article guides you through how RPD works, why it happens, and…

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Jul 20, 2021 8 min
What is dementia with Lewy bodies?

What is dementia with Lewy bodies?

Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service Book call Tell us your care needs Dementia isn’t a single disease, the word describes a set of symptoms that includes problems with memory, reasoning,…

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Jul 19, 2021 6 min

What is frontotemporal dementia?

Dementia develops when there is progressive damage to the brain. Frontotemporal dementia is the term used to describe a number of different conditions, in which particular areas of the brain are affected leading to characteristic personality and behavioural changes. Frontotemporal…

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Sep 30, 2020 4 min

What Does a Private Live in Carer Need?

A private live in carer for an elderly person will need space of their own, access to bathroom facilities and privacy. These are the key requirements for providing live in personal care and for carers looking for private live in care jobs. In this article we answer questions such as What do live in carers do? and Can I have a live in carer? A private live in carer for an elderly person will need a space of their own, access to bathroom facilities and time for privacy. If you are looking for private live in carer advice, please contact us on the live chat to discuss your needs. How to find a private live in carer Quality private live in carers are not easy to find. If you looking for a private live in caregiver for your relative, Hometouch can assist, either through our introductory or regulated service. We…

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Sep 23, 2020 7 min
home carer or care home

Live-in Home Care vs a Dementia Care Home?

The benefits of live-in home care vs a dementia care home include staying in a familiar environment, personalised private care, privacy and control. Live-in home care vs dementia care home When someone with dementia you love and care for is…

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Sep 12, 2020 5 min
Will the council pay for care?

Will the council pay for live-in care?

How to pay for live-in care? Live-in home care is either paid for with the support of the council or privately funded. Local authority funding for care in your own home is typically accessed through direct payments or a council…

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Apr 26, 2019 3 min
HRT and dementia

Hormone replacement therapy and dementia

A recent study linked HRT with slight increased risk of developing dementia – but experts are telling women not to panic about the research. What is HRT? HRT or hormone replacement therapy is an important treatment for the unpleasant symptoms…

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