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…
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…
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…
Falls in the elderly – causes As we get older, illness, pain and visual problems can increase the risk of trips and falls. Falls can cause injuries but they can also decrease confidence and make your loved one frightened to…
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…
Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home. Find out how live-in care can work for you, including information about costs, where a live-in carer can be found, and what they will need. What does live in…
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,…
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…
What is incontinence? Incontinence is the term used to describe any accidental or involuntary loss of urine or faeces. The degree to which a person is incontinent can vary from a ‘small leak’ to complete loss of control over the…
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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