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When do dementia patients need 24-hour care?
Deciding when someone living with dementia needs 24-hour care is one of the most difficult decisions families face. As dementia progresses, daily activities become more challenging and safety concerns increase. Many families worry about acting too early… or waiting too…
Holiday routines and dementia: Why consistency matters during the festive season
The festive season brings joy and togetherness for many families. But for people living with dementia, Christmas can also bring confusion, distress, and loneliness. Disrupted routines trigger anxiety and agitation. Understanding how to support someone with dementia during the holidays…
Managing dementia and diabetes at Home
It is estimated that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes. Among older adults, managing the condition requires daily attention. When someone is also living with dementia, the challenges increase significantly. Tasks like remembering medication,…
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Dementia and eating problems: Why do dementia patients stop eating?
Watching someone with dementia eat less or refuse food can feel deeply distressing. You may feel worried, helpless, or unsure how to help. Eating difficulties are common as dementia progresses. Your loved one may forget how to chew or swallow,…
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What is alcohol-related dementia?
Alcohol-related dementia differs from other forms of dementia in one important way: with early clinical intervention and complete abstinence, cognitive function can often be stabilised and sometimes improved. In this article, our clinical team explains what causes alcohol-related brain damage,…
Why Listening Matters in Dementia Care
This October marks Speak Up Month in the UK. The campaign promotes environments where people feel safe voicing concerns. This year’s theme, “Listen Up”, emphasises that listening requires action, not just attention. For families navigating dementia care, this is fundamental.…
How Hometouch Builds Safety into Dementia Home Care
World Patient Safety Day took place last week and reminded us why preventing avoidable harm in healthcare matters. For families considering dementia care at home, this principle is especially important – how do you maintain clinical safety while preserving independence…
How the RESTORE2 Mini strengthens dementia care at home
When someone you love is living with dementia, you need more than just daily support. You need clinical expertise that recognises health changes before they become serious. At Hometouch, our dementia care specialists use the RESTORE2 Mini to identify early warning signs.…
How Much are Dementia Care Home Fees in 2023?
Care home fees for dementia care homes in the UK vary from around £1000 to more than £3000 per week. Care homes fees for dementia care in the UK have been increasing year on year by at least 5%. This is 0.5% higher than the average care home fee which has also increased by 5% per annum over a 3-year period so there seems to be a trend showing that care home fees are increasing at faster rate than general living costs. Another reason is due to the an ageing population and people newly diagnosed with dementia which means that there are not enough specialist care homes available at present. Additionally, staff shortages are driving up costs which is further contributing to dementia care home fees inflation. The cost of dementia care homes varies across different regions, care homes and countries. This may be due to different government policies, rates…
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…
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