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Dementia care

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23 Feb 2026
Mother’s Day tips for loved ones with dementia

Making Mother’s Day enjoyable for a family member with dementia Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to spend time with…

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19 May 2025
The Key Benefits of Live in Care in Middlesbrough

Personalised 24/7 Support There’s nothing like live-in care. Offering around-the-clock reassurance for both you and your loved ones, it’ll keep…

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02 Nov 2022
Dementia Champion attends Herefordshire Festival

Sarah Franklin, Helping Hands Dementia Champion, attended the Dementia Matters Here(fordshire) Dementia festival, organised to bring together people living with…

A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.
31 May 2022
Helping Hands receives top rating from Alzheimer’s Society for dementia-friendly branch

Helping Hands Home Care have received the highest rating possible from Alzheimer’s Society for their commitment to dementia-friendly spaces. Watch…

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07 Apr 2022
Helping Hands at the Alzheimer’s Show 2022

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Show is back! I was fortunate enough to be one…

An elderly couple sits on a settee with a carer, all smiling and looking at a large photo album together in a cosy living room.
15 Apr 2021
What You Need To Know About Vascular Dementia

Whether you, your loved one, or someone you care for have recently been diagnosed with vascular dementia, we know that…

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15 Apr 2021

Both dementia and a stroke can significantly impact a person’s life, from the physical effects to the strain on your…

An elderly couple sits on a settee with a carer, all smiling and looking at a large photo album together in a cosy living room.
06 Apr 2021
The relationship between music and dementia

This article was initially published on 09/07/18, and has been updated for accuracy on 06/04/21. Dementia can have a tremendous…

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01 Apr 2021
Decorating for Dementia

When springtime falls, many of us look upon it as a time to dust away the webs of winter and…

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18 Feb 2021
Living with Dementia: Supporting Your Loved One Following the COVID Vaccine

According to the Alzheimer’s Society 9 out of 10 deaths from coronavirus have been in people aged over 60. Due…