Caring for someone with dementia can be very rewarding and bring a great deal of satisfaction, but it can also be physically and emotionally draining. Whether you’re new to caring or have been caring for a loved one for quite some time, here’s a few things you ought to know:

Whether you recently became a carer or have been caring for quite some time, you are bound to have moments when you feel afraid, worried or scared about what you’ve taken on and what might happen. After all, caring for someone with dementia is a huge responsibility – what if you can’t handle it? Here’s a few ideas to help you cope:

Almost 300 people replied to a recent tweet from comedian and writer David Baddiel when he asked for help with his dad’s recurring battle with Urinary Tract Infections. Here’s some of the very useful advice David received from many well-wishers and family carers – you may find some of it helpful too.

Why do some people with dementia have to sell their homes to pay for care, whilst others find all their costs are paid for by the NHS?

In this two-part blog, Dr Marianne Coleman, Orthoptist and Vision Researcher, explains in detail how dementia can impact eyesight.

We asked the people behind a pioneering programme of music therapy, called Music for Life, to explain why music can have amazing benefits for people living with dementia

In this ‘Spotlight on Dementia Services’ series, we discuss the role of the GP.

Caring for a loved one with dementia doesn’t only affect your relationship with them. It can also impact other relationships with partners, family, friends and the people closest to you.

Feeling permanently tired because you aren’t sleep can make caring for someone with dementia even harder. Sleepless nights or disrupted sleep can have a negative impact on mental and physical wellbeing, leaving you feeling utterly exhausted. So what can you do about it? Here’s a few ideas