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What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care is one of the most searched-for terms in elderly care, and one of the least clearly explained. If you have come across it while researching options for a parent or family member, this guide explains what it means…
How is dementia care coordinated alongside other health conditions?
World Cancer Day (4 February) and Heart Month, both held in February, highlight an important reality for many families: people living with dementia often manage other health conditions at the same time. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke are common…
Lewy body dementia care at home: a guide for families
Lewy body dementia is one of the most common types of dementia, according to the NHS. It is caused by abnormal protein deposits forming inside brain cells. It affects thinking, movement, sleep, and behaviour, and its symptoms can fluctuate dramatically…
Choosing a live-in care provider: The 7 questions every family should ask
Key insights Choosing a live-in care provider is one of the most significant decisions a family will make. Getting it right matters as much as acting quickly Not all providers operate the same way: CQC-regulated agencies and introductory agencies have…
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Medications that worsen dementia: what families should know
Key insights No current medicine stops, slows down or reverses dementia, although four medicines can temporarily help with memory and thinking in some types Some medicines can worsen confusion, drowsiness and falls in dementia, including certain anticholinergic drugs, antipsychotics and…
What does an overnight carer need at home?
An overnight carer needs a comfortable chair if they stay awake, or a private, warm room near your relative if they sleep. If you’re arranging that support for a parent or partner, you may be tired, worried about falls in…
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What is aggressive behaviour in dementia?
Aggressive behaviour in dementia is a neurological symptom, not a personal response. As dementia damages the areas of the brain that regulate emotion and communication, verbal or physical outbursts can become the only way someone is able to express distress…
Dementia Care: What is sundowning?
Sundowning is a pattern of increased confusion, agitation, and restlessness that occurs in the late afternoon or evening in people living with dementia. It is one of the most common and challenging behavioural symptoms families encounter, and while it cannot…
The effects of Alzheimer’s on the body
The effects of Alzheimer’s on the body include changes to movement, balance, digestion, continence, and swallowing, not just memory. These physical changes can appear at any stage of the condition, sometimes before memory loss becomes obvious, and tend to become…
