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Mental health for carers: A guide for families
When someone in your family needs care, it is easy to put your own well-being last. But carer stress is common, well-documented, and worth taking seriously. Research by Carers UK found that the majority of carers in the UK experience…
The effects of Alzheimer’s on the body
Alzheimer’s disease affects the whole body, not just memory. As brain cells become damaged, the signals that control movement, balance, swallowing, and bladder function are disrupted – physical changes that can appear at any stage of the condition and become…
How does a person die from dementia?
Dementia is fatal because it progressively damages the brain’s control over the body’s vital functions, leading to complications such as pneumonia, infection, and organ failure. Unlike conditions that affect only memory, dementia is a whole-body disease that gradually impairs communication,…
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The seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease: What families need to know
When someone you care about is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, one of the first questions families ask is: what happens next? Alzheimer’s is a progressive condition – but understanding how it typically develops can help you plan ahead, have the…
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The best clocks for people living with dementia
Losing track of time is one of the early symptoms of dementia. Whether it’s a missed doctor’s appointment or a frantic phone call about whether they’ve had lunch, losing track of time can be a distressing experience for your loved…
What’s the life expectancy for someone with dementia?
Want to know more? Get our FREE definitive home care guide now! Get your guide Each person will have an individual experience of dementia. The speed and pattern of progression of the disease can differ-but the condition is progressive and…
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…
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…
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…
How do you keep someone with dementia feeling included?
When someone in the family is diagnosed with dementia, it affects everyone. It’s a difficult and demanding time and it’s easy to fall in the trap of focusing on health, safety and care needs and forgetting about your loved one’s…
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