Coping with the Grief and Loss Associated with Dementia
A dementia diagnosis for a family member can feel like a big loss. This is a loss not just about losing a person’s memories, it’s about the gradual fading away…
Navigating Stroke Rehabilitation – Dos and Don’ts
A stroke can be a life-changing event. Not only can it impact physical health but also emotional well-being. Based on our many years’ experience providing live-in care services for those…
How to Cope When a Family Member is Diagnosed with Dementia
According to figures compiled by the Alzheimer’s Society, there are currently around 850,000 people in the UK who are living with dementia, and this figure is expected to rise to…
The 7 Stages of Stroke Recovery
If you are caring for a loved one, or indeed if you yourself have suffered a stroke, you may be concerned about how the recovery will progress. You may have…
Tech Innovations for People Living With Dementia
There has been a huge amount of research to help those living with dementia. Read more about the newest tech innovations that could make it easier for an elderly person…
A Support Network For Stroke Survivors: Why It’s Important
Whether you’ve just suffered a stroke yourself or you’re caring for somebody who has, there are several emotional and practical challenges that may occur. It’s important to recognise that recovery…
Present Ideas for People With Different Stages Of Dementia
Finding the perfect present for a loved one with dementia can be very difficult. If your loved one is one of the 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia,…
The Stages of Dementia
Dementia (also known as major neurocognitive disorder) is not a disease in itself but can be due to many reasons where the parts of the brain responsible for memories, decision-making,…
Parkinson’s Disease Progression – What To Watch Out For
When you are told you have Parkinson’s Disease it is natural to worry about what the future holds. No doubt you had symptoms requiring investigation that led to a PD…
What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?
Posterior Cortical Atrophy is a very rare form of dementia which affects the part of the brain at the back (posterior) of the head. The gradual and progressive degeneration of…