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How is dementia care coordinated alongside other health conditions?
February includes both World Cancer Day (4 February) and Heart Month. Together, they 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…
Rapidly progressive dementia: What caregivers need to know
Rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) is a rare condition that causes a decline in memory, behaviour, and physical ability. While most forms of dementia develop over years, RPD progresses within weeks or months. This rapid change often leaves families struggling to…
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…
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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…
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Activity Ideas for People Living With Dementia
Dementia is a combination of symptoms a person can experience because of the damaged nerve cells in the brain. Without nerve cells functioning normally, the information is not transmitted, and without it, the brain cannot carry out certain tasks. The most common conditions are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, among other 200 conditions. Speak to one of our knowledgeable care advisers about Hometouch’s high quality live-in care service Book call Find a carer Regardless of which type of dementia a person has, the symptoms vary but most commonly include memory problems, behaviour changes, difficulties with concentration and speaking. Older adults with dementia find it difficult and frustrating to deal with daily tasks even if those activities are simple. Importance of Failure-Free Activities for People With Dementia People with dementia deserve to have a good quality of life and enjoy different things. Unfortunately, it is hard for them to achieve joy…
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