by Jane Mullins | Jul 12, 2018 | blog
Self Care when caregiving with a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias I don’t need to tell you about the difficulties and challenges you experience when caring for your loved on. Do not ignore the emotional, physical and social upheaval...
by Jane Mullins | Jul 12, 2018 | blog
Using Memories to Keep in Touch We all have a story to tell about our lives, sometimes we enhance those stories with funny anecdotes, which, over time can feel more like fact to us, the more we recall them. In the end what really happened and what we remember...
by Jane Mullins | Mar 4, 2018 | blog
Tourism and the Sensory Self Now that winter is hopefully coming to a close, you can start to look forward to Spring and lighter evenings ahead. Often this is the time that people start to think about their summer holidays. Of course, when you are caring with a loved...
by Jane Mullins | Mar 3, 2018 | Altered States, blog, Changing Roles and relationships, How Dementia Affects Communication, How to Communicate and Stay Connected, How to Reduce Stress & Agitation, What is Dementia?
Hallucinations, Delusions and Misperceptions Sometimes dementia can cause a person to experience a different reality to our own, this may include seeing, hearing, tasting or smelling something that isn’t present (hallucinations), inability to recognise objects,...
by Jane Mullins | Mar 3, 2018 | blog
Creating a Calm, Safe Place People living with dementia often fare best in surroundings that are familiar to them. The home environment can provide a sense of security and with that, can help you to maintain a feeling of confidence in yourself and your loved one. By...
by Jane Mullins | Feb 13, 2018 | blog
You may find that over time the way your loved one responds or acts in certain situations may change. This can be puzzling and at times, upsetting since their actions may be completely out of character. Be aware that this can be due to a number of reasons, such as:...
