It’s important to understand the heartwarming journey through the world of storybooks and their incredible ability to light up the lives of individuals living with dementia. At its core, dementia is a [...]
The world of care giving is complex. We all know that it's a tough journey, but at times, the past experiences of caregivers can be triggered by their present role? First off, [...]
This is a tough subject that many of us tend to avoid or fear - the inevitable process of aging and, ultimately, the end of life. In our culture, society and carers [...]
So what does it feel like to have dementia? Firstly, what is it, a condition that might make you think of forgotten keys and misplaced glasses, but it's so much more than [...]
It seems like such a simple thing, to have a shower, but...... Dementia is a complex and progressive neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Among the numerous challenges faced by [...]
In the realm of neurodegenerative diseases, Lewy body dementia (LBD) stands as one of the most complex and challenging conditions. Named after the protein deposits found in the brain, known as Lewy [...]
In an aging world, the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, making it one of the most pressing global health concerns. Dementia is not a specific disease but an umbrella term for [...]
There is now available to anyone who wants one, a sunflower lanyard, which signals that the person has a hidden disability, which could include dementia. This lanyard scheme started in 2016, it [...]
We have heard this many times, in many different ways, from many different people. Exercise is good for us. I’m not here to say anything different. It is good for everyone. However [...]
Caring is a tough role, there are days when it is wonderful, rewarding and connecting and others that it is just thankless and miserable. And sometimes this can happen in the same [...]