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Alzheimer's & Dementia
Practical guidance on caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia at home — from spotting the early signs to communication, routines and sundowning.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia
Dementia Friendly Christmas: 9 Ways to Plan a Calm DayA dementia friendly Christmas is shorter, quieter and more familiar: spread visitors out, keep routines, set up a quiet room and keep a plan…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
In-Home Respite Care Dementia: A Practical Guide for CarersIn short: In-home respite care dementia support lets someone else look after the person in their own home while you take a break, for…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Activities for Dementia by Stage: Early, Middle and LateIn short: Activities for dementia by stage move from independent hobbies and outings in the early stage, to shared everyday tasks and music in…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Dementia Respite Care: Types, Funding and How to PrepareIn short: Dementia respite care is temporary care that gives carers a break, from a few hours to several nights, and your council can…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Puzzles and Games for Dementia: Choosing What SuitsIn short: The right puzzles and games for dementia are the ones the person can start, enjoy and finish without feeling tested, which usually…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Activities for Dementia Patients at Home: Practical IdeasIn short: The best activities for dementia patients at home are short, familiar and built around what the person still enjoys, such as music,…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Care home activity and entertainment ideas that workGood care home activities are meaningful to the person, adapted to their ability and offered during the day. Here are 18 distinct ideas grouped…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
How to make elderly people happy: practical, evidence-led ideasOlder people tend to feel happier with meaningful company, a sense of purpose, gentle activity and choice over their day. Ask what they enjoy,…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Alzheimer’s myths: what is true and what is notAlzheimer's is not a normal part of ageing, not just memory loss and not caused by aluminium. There is no cure yet, but support,…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
What is a memory care home? How it differs in England'Memory care' is a term some providers use for dementia-focused homes, but in England homes are registered with CQC as residential or nursing, with…
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