The experience of World War II
These days there are less and less veterans of World War II and those that are alive now would have been very young and not necessarily taken part in active combat. But [...]
Language matters
When anyone talks about another human being, if you feel that you have little in common or just plain and simple don’t like them, it is easy to slip into language that [...]
Unusual signs of dementia
Unusual signs of dementia The normal signs that a person has dementia is around confusion and memory loss. So a person may be confused about the order that things happen in [...]
Identity and dementia
Identity and dementia People with dementia and an identity both before and after they develop the condition. They might have been a parent, a spouse, an employee, a business owner, a [...]
Meaningful activity and dementia
Meaningful activity and dementia There are various activities that take place to support people living with dementia, provide them with stimulation and give some often well needed respite to their carers [...]
Professional carers vs Family carers
Professional carers vs Family carers I have seen situations when people are cared for by both family carers or separately by professional carers or what is more common is a combination. [...]
The fear around unlocking for carers
The fear around unlocking for carers When lockdown happened, the world held their breath and everyone became anxious. We all live with a certain amount of stress in our lives and [...]
Carer stress during COVID-19
Carer stress during COVID-19 The Alzheimer’s Society helpline has had a 600% increase in calls since the beginning of the lockdown. Most people with a dementia will be at risk from [...]
Sensory deprivation and dementia
Sensory deprivation and dementia Sensory deprivation is people living usually without sight or hearing or with significant limitations to it. However, it could also include taste, smell or feeling. Those without the [...]
The diagnosis of dementia
The diagnosis of dementia When people first get a diagnosis of dementia, they will have sought advice and help because the progression of the condition is causing them some difficulty and [...]