In last week’s blog I discussed how memory works and why it becomes affected in dementia. Today, I will look at how memory loss can affect day-to-day life and what can be done to help. How does memory loss affect ..

Most people only associate dementia with memory loss, because memory loss is often one of the first signs of dementia, especially in Alzheimer’s disease. However, dementia is an umbrella term that describes a wide range of symptoms, including changes in ..

“All of the bad press for the carers – don’t tar us all with the same brush. All the bad is out in the news because other staff members have spoken out against it.”- Catherine In my previous blog, I ..

I had the privilege of speaking to four remarkable women that have spent a lot of their time caring for people with dementia. Their professional and personal experiences have given them unique insights into what it means to look after ..

Dementia is something that affects us all and understanding dementia is key to help prevent it. Dementia – the numbers Every 3 seconds someone in the world develops dementia. By 2050 the number of people with dementia is expected to ..

There are many different non-medical therapies that can help both people with dementia and their carers. Katharine’s story We recently spoke to Katharine, who is a complementary therapist from Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire. Katherine started her journey in this field 4 ..