High blood pressure – how to minimise it

High blood pressure – how to minimise it

Anybody that has been diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension will be aware of just how serious it can be. It increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and even vision problems. The good news is that high blood pressure can often be controlled with...
Dementia at night

Dementia at night

Many people living with dementia will struggle to maintain a consistent night-time routine. Sleep disturbance is a common side effect, as well as ‘sundowning’ which refers to the worsening of symptoms around the dusk/evening period. The body clock of a person with...
Looking at care options: timing is everything

Looking at care options: timing is everything

Nobody wants to move into a care home or welcome carers into their own home. That is just the way it is! Therefore, we will all put off looking for care for as long as we can and hope the crisis never comes. Whereas this in some ways sensible, nobody should start care...
Dementia aids and gadgets

Dementia aids and gadgets

As technology advances, more and more dementia ‘gadgets’ are becoming available. These help people living with dementia to carry out daily tasks with ease. When a person is living in their own home with dementia, it is understandable that friends and family will have...
Staying safer at home for longer

Staying safer at home for longer

Tips to help you stay safe at home for longer As people progress on their personal care journey most individuals choose to stay at home if they possibly can. Initially, this might involve family members giving small amounts of care and support to keep things ticking...