by Jane Mullins | Nov 18, 2024 | blog
Diagnosing dementia and supporting patients in primary care, how do we navigate the minefield? Primary care settings are most likely the first port of call for people and their loved ones’ when concerned about changes in cognition, moods and behaviours. Whilst...
by Jane Mullins | Nov 6, 2024 | blog
What to do if I think I or my loved one has dementia Firstly you don’t have to do this alone What is dementia? Dementia is a term for a number of different progressive conditions that affect how our brain works. They can affect people in different ways...
by Jane Mullins | Aug 20, 2024 | blog
A Diagnosis of Dementia, What Now? Much can be done to help you and the person who has dementia to live a meaningful life and remain well If your loved has just received a diagnosis of dementia, you are probably both feeling scared and uncertain...
by Jane Mullins | Aug 8, 2024 | blog
Navigating the world when living with dementia – it’s not always about memory It’s a struggle when you don’t understand what they are experiencing Over time many family members struggle to communicate with their loved ones who have dementia. I have...
by Jane Mullins | May 1, 2024 | blog, Creative Ways to Communicate
My background begins with the senses – I trained as a nurse in the 1980s and spent much of that time caring with people who struggled to communicate due to stroke, dementia or other brain related conditions. I was really drawn to these patients as I felt they...
by Jane Mullins | Aug 18, 2022 | A Diagnosis of Dementia What Now?, blog, How to Communicate and Stay Connected, How to Reduce Stress & Agitation, Personal Care & Care Planning, What About Me, the Caregiver?
Dementia and the Toilet The term for being able to control the bladder and bowel is known as continence Going to the toilet involves a series of complex stages that require memory, dexterity and mobility. A person living with dementia may have...
