Mental health
Looking for ideas for brain stimulation? Caring for parents with advancing dementia? We share tips and advice on mental health
Mental Health Matters: Understanding and Supporting Loved Ones
Collaborative Post It’s important for anyone with a friend or relative struggling with mental health issues to be able to understand and support their loved ones. While it’s natural to want to help, it’s not always easy to know what to do or say. Some people are diagnosed with mental health issues when they are […]
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What can a caregiver expect when caring for someone with dementia?
Caring for someone living with dementia can be a challenging task. The more we know of what we may face, the more prepared we can be with our responses. Here are some of the situations caregivers may find themselves experiencing, and suggestions for navigating the journey. It can be hard, and we’re not all heroes, […]
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3 techniques to start journaling for better well-being
In an age where we are surrounded by technology and a constant stream of interruption, there’s a lot to be said for taking a digital Sabbath and picking up a pen and notebook instead. Journaling is a traditional technique that helps quieten the mind and align your thoughts. Taking just a few minutes a day, […]
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Taking on dementia risks through diet and lifestyle
Contrary to the beliefs of many, Alzheimer’s is not an inevitable consequence of ageing – and Alzheimer’s is not in the genes. Fewer than one in every hundred Alzheimer’s diagnoses are attributed to genes.[1] It is largely a preventable disease, and we know quite a lot about what people need to do to help prevent […]
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Preventing or delaying dementia – what’s new?
Can we prevent dementia? Can we slow it down? Here are the latest reports and thinking about the progress being made in slowing down the onset of dementia. A 10-year study has come up with lifestyle advice for dementia prevention – and there are no surprises in there: a healthy diet; regular exercise; active social […]
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What does the breakthrough dementia drug mean for our families?
There have been many headlines this week about a new drug that can address the challenges of dementia, after years of failed research. But what is its significance, and what can it do for us and our loved ones who are already living with dementia? First, we are talking here specifically about Alzheimer’s Disease, which […]
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Choosing the right gift for someone with dementia
Knowing what to buy for an older relative can be difficult. And choosing for someone with dementia can seem particularly hard. The people at Relish, who specialise in presents for those living with dementia, have put together some tips to help you feel confident in your choices. Match the gift to ability Cognitive ability diminishes […]
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Cutting your dementia risk – latest thinking
There’s sadly no cure for dementia yet. But are there ways to minimise the risk of developing the disease? It seems that the problem could be getting worse. Research into the effects of Covid-19 is necessarily still at an early stage, but already Covid has been linked to longer-term elevated risk of dementia. The good […]
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How heat affects sundowning in dementia
Temperatures in the UK have reached record-breaking highs this summer. The heatwave poses a risk to everyone’s health, especially those living with dementia, as they are at greater risk of dehydration, tiredness and behavioural changes – including ‘sundowning’. What is sundowning? ‘Sundowning is a state of confusion many of those living with dementia experience in […]
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How caregivers can ensure a safe environment for those with memory loss
Watching someone you love grapple with memory loss can be both terrifying and heartbreaking. Sometimes it can feel as if the person you knew is slipping away, and you may well find yourself assuming roles and responsibilities you never anticipated. This often includes stepping up and stepping in to ensure the safety of your loved […]
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