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– Write your own story

Posted on October 7, 2020October 23, 2020 by Emma

Mum's dementia diagnosis had a very profound effect on my life and there is no doubt that having a loved one with dementia changes you. It changes everything. But I am committed to making sure that those changes are positive...Read More

– Our battle against dementia.

Posted on June 24, 2019July 12, 2020 by Emma

Dementia is a battle and it is a battle that no one should have to fight alone. It is a battle that will rip your heart out because it is a battle you can never win. But Mum, I hope...Read More

– Visitors posts and resources.

Posted on May 30, 2019November 24, 2020 by Emma

This page is available for people who have been affected by dementia and organisations to share information that they think may be useful or to share their stories. Note: Only information specifically about dementia (rather than the elderly in general)...Read More

– Attendance allowance.

Posted on July 27, 2018July 12, 2020 by Emma

Due to her illness, while she was still living at home, we were advised by Social Services that Mum was entitled to claim Attendance Allowance. It was explained that the money didn’t have to be used to pay for a...Read More

– Memory clocks.

Posted on January 12, 2018July 11, 2020 by Emma

Memory Clocks, also known as Dementia Clocks or Day / Night Clocks can help people with dementia easily identify the day and time of day. [do_widget id=text-56] People with dementia struggle with time orientation and often lose track of the...Read More

– Dementia facts and figures.

Posted on November 13, 2017April 28, 2019 by Emma

This post includes some scary dementia facts and figures about the global impact of dementia from the World Alzheimer Report 2015 which was independently researched by King’s College London and supported by Bupa. Dementia facts & figures worldwide Around 46.8 million...Read More

– Friedrich Heinrich Lewy who?

Posted on August 4, 2017May 30, 2019 by Emma

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia caused by abnormal proteins called Lewy bodies (named after Friedrich Heinrich Lewy, who discovered them while researching Parkinson's disease) inside brain cells. Dementia with Lewy bodies is a Lewy body disease...Read More

– Living with dementia – Tales from Rivermead.

Posted on May 17, 2017October 7, 2020 by Emma

People living with dementia often move into a care home as the disease progresses and Mum moved to Rivermead care home in December 2013, following a short stay in hospital. Our story includes more of our families journey. Before the...Read More

– Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Posted on May 14, 2017July 23, 2019 by Emma

As a person’s liberty can only be taken away in certain circumstances, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, includes the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) which apply to people in care homes or hospitals in England and Wales. The Deprivation of...Read More

– Dementia life expectancy.

Posted on May 4, 2017October 30, 2020 by Emma

[do_widget id=text-72]The average life expectancy for people suffering from dementia varies depending on the type of dementia they have, their age and any other medical conditions they may suffer from. Dementia life expectancy Below is the average life expectancy for...Read More

– 10 things about dementia I wish I had known sooner.

Posted on January 15, 2017November 24, 2020 by Emma

Want to know why this advert is here - visit the Home page. [do_widget id=text-72]Caring for someone with dementia can be frustrating, stressful and completely overwhelming and the following are the things that I learnt the hard way - the...Read More

– Therapeutic lies in dementia care.

Posted on July 24, 2016April 10, 2019 by Emma

Therapeutic lies are commonplace in caring for people with dementia and it is a dilemma that many caregivers and healthcare professionals struggle with. The term ‘therapeutic lie’ is a false statement or deception with the best interest of the patient...Read More

– Planning ahead – Lasting Power of Attorney.

Posted on April 14, 2016May 30, 2019 by Emma

Throughout her illness Mum refused to accept that she had dementia or to discuss it in any way. This meant we were not really able to plan ahead or discuss any advanced decisions that she may have had about her care....Read More

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