Live-in care has changed our lives
Mum would not consider a ‘stranger’ living with her These are words from Joan’s daughter Amanda who, in a candid…
Cycling care service
A cycling care service from Helping Hands With summer just around the corner, Helping Hands is embracing an innovative method…
National Carers Week
The importance of taking a break National Carers Week provides us with an opportunity to consider the importance of breaks…
Positive Risk-Taking
Imagine losing it all – driving, finances, choice of residence, even the decision of what clothing you’re going to wear.…
Dementia Awareness Week – The Dementia Diet
During Dementia Awareness Week we’re looking at the effect Dementia can have on appetite and dementia care strategies for improving nutrition…
Helping Hands Dementia Awareness Week
To support Dementia Awareness Week, Helping Hands is hosting an online live chat question and answer session on Wednesday 20th…
Thinking about Dementia
Young or old we all have a duty to better understand and recognise the signs of Dementia. It’s completely normal…
Dementia Care at Home – Can it help?
If you are exploring the options of how to support a loved one with dementia care, considering dementia care at…
Nursing home or Live In Care
“I don’t want to go into a nursing home.” Perhaps the hardest struggle we see every day is families trying…
Communication and Dementia
Dementia is a progressive condition that will affect a person’s memory and their ability to retain certain information, such as…