If you are a carer looking after somebody with limited movement it can be difficult moving the person at times and if communication is difficult, as it can be with a person with dementia, it can also be physically difficult because of the lack of cooperation. If you are looking to make it easier to move a person...
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Communicating with somebody with dementia can be difficult. Here are 5 ways to help you communicate better with a person who suffers from dementia. 1. Get the person’s attention - Call the person by their first name to get their attention. - Make sure when you talk to the person that there are no distractions like...
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If you are caring for somebody that has dementia either part time or full time, you are going to need respite care at some stage. But what is respite care and why do you need it? Looking after a person with dementia can be very demanding role for the carer, who, in the majority of cases,...
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If you are caring for a person with dementia one of the constant worries is if the person gets lost. It can be very difficult for you if you have to constantly watch the person because they have a tendency to wander off. One recent case of a person with dementia wandering away from...
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Below we have suggested five steps to help a person who suffers from dementia get dressed. In many instances a person is able to dress themselves and you should always encourage the person to try and dress themselves as this helps the person keep their independence and dignity. It also help to use the...
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Support Mechanisms Available Support for both dementia sufferers and carers is equally important to help people cope and manage with the everyday strains, stresses and challenges that dementia can cause the individual directly and their caring families. Whilst it is important to remember the support that those people who are experiencing dementia themselves crucially...
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