Finding the right home will take some time, particularly if you are looking for specific care needs, but careful preparation is the key to success. Look at websites and brochures to narrow down your search initially to check the homes you are considering have all the facilities you need, but remember nothing substitutes a visit […]
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When faced with a medical diagnosis of dementia, one of the most immediate concerns people have is that confusion and memory loss will prevent them from being able to continue living safely in their own home. Yet, with the right support, and some standard design and lay-out alterations, much can be done to transform the […]
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Watching a beloved partner, parent or friend become steadily more confused, forgetful, depressed and irritable as dementia sets in, is a frightening and lonely experience. Having to deal with your loved one’s strange new set of behaviour patterns and providing constant care is exhausting and can quickly become very isolating. However well equipped you are, […]
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Alzheimer’s is now a well-known term and in many cases has become the “catch-all” phrase for dementia. Yet dementia comes in many forms. Vascular Dementia is the second biggest cause of dementia in the UK yet it remains little recognised. While the symptoms may be similar to Alzheimer’s there are important differences which can have […]
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