dementia

Certain changes to both our minds and bodies are a normal part of ageing - from slower reflexes to aching joints, to reduced mobility, and even some memory loss. In many ways, normal ageing can look...

There’s a common misconception about dementia, that it means a low quality of life for sufferers. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, thanks to some wonderful dementia books for...

Making legal, financial, and healthcare decisions is something that we all take for granted, as far as being able to make them ourselves. However, if your loved one has received a diagnosis of...

Receiving a dementia diagnosis, although challenging for the person being diagnosed, is also often just as overwhelming for their loved ones. If your loved one has recently been diagnosed with...

A dementia diagnosis can seem like the end of the world for many. And it’s no surprise, given all the horror stories we’ve heard, and the way dementia is portrayed in the media today. Thankfully,...

There is a lot of mystery surrounding dementia, despite the medical field having come a long way in discovering dementia causes, symptoms, and treatment options in recent years.

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be devastating for the person being diagnosed as well as their loved ones. However, much of this devastation is a result of a lack of knowledge around the care...

You may have a family member or an ageing parent who has had a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. But how can you get the right kind of dementia care?

If you suspect your parent has dementia or they’ve recently been diagnosed with it, it can be difficult to know how to talk to your parent about it. Also, because dementia affects memory and the way...