Dementia

Christmas is nearly upon us. Most of us will soon be hitting the retail stores in an effort to buy Christmas presents. Do you find it challenging? Well, I have 3 terrific gift ideas for someone living with dementia.

People living with dementia are very sensory orientated. They tend to love bright colours and music that […]

It can be difficult to know what to say to someone diagnosed with dementia. Often they don’t disclose their diagnosis in the early years so you can tell at times that something is not quite right. You don’t know why they are different to how you have always known them and you don’t want to guess or […]

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease not only negatively affects memory, thinking and performing everyday tasks. It can cause confusion and communication difficulties, including speech for the person with the condition.

This video demonstrates how wonderful these dogs can recognise if their owner is angry, frustrated or upset. […]

Who said socialisation and dementia don’t mix?
Not us and we’re the dementia in Home Care specialists!

Fact: No one really lives independently in the community.

Socialisation is just that… spending time with others. It is what we all like to do. Unfortunately for some community members with dementia, this is something they crave, yearn and wish for. Sometimes it […]

Music is very powerful. So powerful it can improve the quality of your loved one’s life. Music can make your loved one feel joyful and alive (or trigger sad memories). Music can make your loved one feel like moving, dancing and singing. Music such as hymns and lullabies can bring comfort and reassurance. Classical music can bring a feeling of peace and calm.