Music and art are a lifeline for us
Jacquie Nunn has been full time carer to her husband Tony since 2010.
Nature therapy and sensory stimulation
I attended the launch of Dementia Friendly Havant recently, my colleague, Victoria joined me. We were both treated to the Sensory Pop-Up theatre experience provided by Nature Therapy CIC.
Care home v home care – what’s the difference?
Whether you need to make a decision very soon or just want to plan ahead, here’s some useful information to help you cope with the next step of your loved one’s dementia journey
Seven reasons why home care could be just what you need
Does your loved one with dementia want to keep living in their own home? Here’s why more families are choosing to hire a professional carer.
Why live-in care works for us
Linda Sinclare was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 62 in 2011. Paul and Linda have been married for 20 years and live in South London.
Stigma, fear and the social model of disability
‘Stigma’ is a strange sounding word. It has various definitions, one being: ‘a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person’.
I really wish we’d had a day clock
It’s now considered one of the most essential products for anyone living with dementia. So what did family carers do before day clocks were invented?
Taking time for yourself
How often have people said to you, ‘You must make time for yourself’?
Guide to services: Admiral Nurses
Admiral Nurses are qualified nurses specialising in dementia. The focus of their work is families: Admiral Nurses recognise that everyone affected by dementia has a unique perspective, and that, at times, the needs of the person with dementia can be in conflict with the needs of the primary carer and the wider family.
Guide to services: Support for family carers
In most areas of the country, there is a local carers service, providing advice, support and information for unpaid family carers (sometimes known as ’informal carers’). These organisations are usually independent charities, funded in part by the Local Authority (LA) and NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Some carers services are affiliated to a national charity, such as Carers UK and Carers Trust.
