caregiver
Why can’t I sleep? Working with the Sleepio app Week 2
If you’ve seen the first part of this series of blogs, you’ll know that after decades of broken sleep, I have high hopes that the Sleepio app is going to deliver some answers for me. If you’re one of the 10% with chronic sleep problems, or if you’re going through a difficult time right now […]
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Hands up, who has problems sleeping?
Ah yes, lots of you. And I’m in there too. For me, getting off to sleep is easy. It’s staying asleep that’s the difficult bit. And then getting back to sleep. Broken sleep started with small children, continued through eldercare, and it’s still with me. Yet, as many of you may have found, health professionals […]
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Christmas celebrations and dementia
Christmas and other family celebrations can be an overwhelming time for someone living with dementia. A sudden influx of friends and family can cause individuals to feel stressed, agitated and confused. Active Minds outline their top tips for supporting your loved one through the Christmas period, ensuring you enjoy a magical festive time together. Planning […]
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