Caroline Boxall It’s Raining in Moscow and I Forgot my Umbrella is set on the dementia floor of a care home. Some time ago my mother-in-law was diagnosed with dementia. It was very sad. The ‘Grandma’ we all knew was disappearing before our eyes and she started to do things which were becoming unsafe. One …
Difficulties in caring for dementia patients Frail elderly suffering from dementia relies on the support, love, and care of carers and family members. To be able to properly care for dementia patients, the carer needs a lot of empathy, patience and ideally – a lot of experience. The huge overall impact on the carer …
Activities for elderly and their carers Being in one’s golden years doesn’t necessary have to mean spending your days idly sitting at home. You don’t have to stop doing the things you enjoy. There are a plethora of good activities for elderly. Moreover, being physically and mentally active will improve seniors well-being and help them feel useful and happy. …
How to choose the best live in care agency? In recent years elderly live in care has started to become popular alternative to care homes in the United Kingdom. Now families recognize the clear benefits of this solution for our loved ones. The fact, remaining in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by what …
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Dementia describes a group of cognitive and behavioural symptoms that develop as a result of a decline in brain function. Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is dementia? Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to …