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Our very own resident dementia expert, Jayne Vale, is due to give a talk for The Alzheimer’s Show on 30th July. The webinar, which will be held on the Show’s Digital Hub, will be led by Jayne and will focus on staying at home with the right dementia care for the individual – whether they […]
News and stories about dementia care at home
Read our latest blog posts about dementia care and the customers we’re supporting each and every day so they can continue to live in their homes.
Isolation activities for someone with dementia
20 April by Laura Belford-ThomasThe coronavirus pandemic has made life feel very unsettled and frightening over the last few weeks. However, if someone living with dementia is not supported effectively, these types of feelings can be a reality every day. They also may find it extremely confusing and not really understand what’s going on and why people can’t visit […]
Living with dementia: Ken’s story
27 September by Lauren KnowlesKen was diagnosed with vascular dementia following a stroke in 2015. He began receiving visiting support from our Sheffield branch in 2018 after he fell in the changing rooms following his regular swimming sessions. “I’ve been going swimming regularly since 2014, but after some time it became a problem. When I got into the changing […]
Helping a customer with dementia in Basingstoke
9 September by Laura Belford-ThomasOne of the carers at the Basingstoke branch has gone above and beyond the call of duty for a customer living with dementia. Carer Louise spent some of her care calls exploring the places her customer had travelled to in his younger years via Google Maps. As Louise’s customer struggled to navigate his way around […]
Living with Frontotemporal Dementia – Common Symptoms and Treatments
19 June by Lauren KnowlesLast month, we began the first of our six-blog series on the different types of dementia and how you and your family can continue to live a comfortable and independent life following a dementia diagnosis. With 30 years’ industry experience and recognition as one of the UK’s leading Dementia Home Care Specialists, we’re here to […]
Living with Alzheimer’s – Common Symptoms and Treatments
23 May by Laura Belford-ThomasAs one of the UK’s leading Dementia Home Care Specialists, we understand how the effects of this group of conditions can impact upon people’s lives. We’ve created a series of blogs on the different types of dementia and how you and your family can live well with whichever condition you or your loved one has. With […]
Celebrating a birthday for someone living with dementia
22 May by Laura Belford-ThomasWith over 850,000 individuals in the UK living with dementia, there are more people than ever being diagnosed with the condition. And when the time comes to celebrate important birthdays, it can often be confusing and unsettling for your loved one with dementia. It’s not that they don’t want to celebrate their birthday – it […]
Cinnamon Hot Cross Bun Recipe for Dementia & Alzheimer’s
12 April by Faye ReidForget the perfectly-portioned supermarket offerings this Easter and get stuck in with your very own homemade cinnamon hot cross buns, perfect with a cup of tea. However, the sweet, buttery and rich tastes aren’t the only reason you should devour these sticky fruit buns. It’s likely you already have cinnamon in your cupboard, and at […]
Care Options For A Loved One With Dementia In Manchester
25 February by Faye ReidThere’s no one-size fits all formula when it comes to dementia. Each family’s case is unique, requiring various levels of care and assistance. You may already have the challenge of balancing a number of roles such as partner, parent, adult child, and employee, but if the time comes when you need extra support, there are […]
Great books to read to dementia patients
22 January by Cleo CanningThe stories within the pages of a book can help us to understand ourselves and the world around us. For people affected by dementia, books can also play a key role in helping to understand the sense of identity they might have lost. Schemes such as Reading Well and Books on Prescription have already given […]
