Oct 22, 2020 | Dementia News
Many of us facing dementia worry about what will happen if we become unable to make decisions for ourselves (called ‘losing mental capacity’). Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal tool that allows someone of your choosing – a family member or...
Oct 22, 2020 | Dementia News
For most of us, a daily routine is something that provides comfort and security – think how often you look forward to that cup of tea or coffee at a particular time of day, or the TV programme you always make time for. Now more than ever a routine matters even...
Oct 13, 2020 | Dementia News
Sara Viner talks about the heartbreak of having to put her 96-year-old mother into care during the pandemic, and the processes they had to go through. “After mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019 we agreed that we would keep her in her beloved home for as long...
Oct 12, 2020 | Dementia News
A diagnosis of dementia means finding new, adapted and often innovative ways to support everyday living. This can prove even more of a challenge during a pandemic so we have compiled a list of some great products, from low-key to high-tech, that can help make life...
Oct 8, 2020 | Dementia News
There’s no denying that we are in a profound time of change, a time when the rules as we know them are constantly being swept away from under our feet. Having already been through a challenging period of lockdown, it now looks as if we are heading for something...
Sep 23, 2020 | Dementia News
As dementia progresses, it can affect a person’s behaviour and personality in a number of ways. During this period of lockdown these changes may be exacerbated or some cases even accelerated. Some of the most typical changes are increasing confusion and upset, while...
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