Advice Tips for dealing with feelings of anxiety People shared how they deal with anxious feelings through Dementia Voice and our Dementia Support Forum. People shared how they deal with anxious feelings through Dementia Voice and our Dementia Support Forum. ... 29 September 2023
Advice Advice on what to do if a person with dementia won’t stop eating A person’s eating or drinking habits may change if they have dementia. What can you do to help them to stay well? A person’s eating or drinking habits may change if they have dementia. What can you do to help them to stay well? ... 29 September 2023
Advice Juggling responsibilities as a ‘sandwich carer’ of a person with dementia Readers share advice for a sandwich carer – someone juggling caring responsibilities, parenting and often a job too. Readers share advice for a sandwich carer – someone juggling caring responsibilities, parenting and often a job too. ... 29 September 2023
Advice When the motivation is gone: supporting a person with dementia who has apathy Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. ... 22 September 2023
Advice Working with dementia: How the law helps and how to talk to your employer about your diagnosis Many people living with dementia may want to continue working. Read about your rights in the workplace and how to talk to your employer about your dementia diagnosis. Many people living with dementia may want to continue working. Read about your rights in the workplace and how to talk to your employer about your dementia diagnosis. ... 14 September 2023
Advice Flu jabs for people affected by dementia Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This page will help you understand more about the flu jab and how to access it. Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This page will help you understand more about the flu jab and how to access it. ... 14 September 2023
Advice Dementia drugs: Understanding common side effects and how they may affect the heart Drugs like cholinesterase inhibitors help manage some memory and thinking symptoms in dementia. Studies suggest that they can have some heart benefits, but some people can experience some side effects such as a slowing in heartbeat (bradycardia). Drugs like cholinesterase inhibitors help manage some memory and thinking symptoms in dementia. Studies suggest that they can have some heart benefits, but some people can experience some side effects such as a slowing in heartbeat (bradycardia). ... 17 August 2023
Advice Benefits: what people affected by dementia need to know Around £19 billion in benefits goes unclaimed every year – what support might you be entitled to? Around £19 billion in benefits goes unclaimed every year – what support might you be entitled to? ... 01 August 2023
Advice 10 ways to make dressing easier for people with dementia As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. ... 26 June 2023
Advice How to support somebody living with dementia in hot weather Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those living with dementia. Take note of these ways to support people with dementia during periods of hot weather. Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those living with dementia. Take note of these ways to support people with dementia during periods of hot weather. ... 20 June 2023
Advice Enjoying DIY and home improvements, whether you have dementia or not We hear how people benefit from DIY and improving their home. We hear how people benefit from DIY and improving their home. ... 01 June 2023
Advice ‘Am I still a carer?’ People share advice for someone questioning their role after the person they usually support has moved to receive care elsewhere. People share advice for someone questioning their role after the person they usually support has moved to receive care elsewhere. ... 01 June 2023