dementia
Can social prescribing help with mild dementia and cognitive impairment?
Social prescribing has been much in the news over the last year, but many of us have a fuzzy idea of what it is and whether it can be useful. The idea is that a health professional, such as a GP or other primary health workers, can prescribe activities such as exercise or joining an […]
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Visiting family members in care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic
Of all the challenges facing people during the coronavirus pandemic, being able to visit family who live in care homes has been one of the most confusing and heart-breaking. While we do hear reports of homes where visiting, at least in gardens, has been going ahead without problem, there are also many stories of families […]
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Can we avoid Alzheimer’s?
Not so many years ago Alzheimer’s disease was a mystery to many. It wasn’t easily identified, and for many of us, its implications weren’t widely understood. When it struck members of our family, we didn’t know how to cope. And we certainly didn’t know how it had happened. Much has changed in recent years. There […]
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Eldercare news in June 2020
A roundup of useful services, tips and trends to help you care for your older family and friends. Dementia radio is a hit for all ages Do ethnicity and belief mean greater risk for coronavirus? Local authority and social care ombudsman back online Vaccines and who should get them Why we should keep the toilet […]
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Life changes during lockdown for eldercare
Our latest roundup of news affecting our older friends and family is here. This week we feature: Accessing cash and managing money in an increasingly online world Worrying times for the care sector Doctors urge suspected stroke victims to get to hospital fast Can robotics help relieve loneliness? Living with dementia during coronavirus – some […]
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News and views March 2020
In the news this week: Hearing aids and a Mediterranean diet could support cognitive health and stave off dementia Drug cocktail effects may present falsely as dementia Table tennis helps Parkinson’s patients manage symptoms Cashless society is looming Getting ID right for setting up bank accounts Opportunity to look closely at social care and integration […]
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Hearing tests for older people and those with dementia
Hearing specialists recommend that once we reach the age of 55 we should have a hearing test every three years, and every ten years below that age. An early check provides a base line against which they can measure any degradation in our hearing as we age. Most people do lose some level of hearing […]
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News and views for caregivers
What’s happening in the world that can help – or hinder – families in caring for older relatives? Here are the stories we’ve found that caregivers should know about for the sake of their families and their own futures: HMRC has been charging too much on pension withdrawals More women than men are taking out […]
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Mum’s behaviour has always hurt. Now dementia is making it worse
Dear Lesley, I’m looking after my 90-year old mum who has some dementia. My problem is her nasty attitude. I’m single and have to work full-time, but I visit mum twice a week and call her a couple of times nearly every day. I try taking her out to new places and for dinner, but she […]
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Caregiver news October 2019
News and views for everyone involved in caring for older family. In this issue: Unpaid carers are not looking after themselves well Leaving jobs to care for relatives with dementia Parents using pensions to support stuck-at-home adult children State pension due to rise by 4% Good reasons to check for Pension Credit qualification Equity release […]
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