Care home vs Nursing home – what is the difference?
There are a lot of different factors that decide whether an individual should move into a residential care home or a nursing home. In most cases, the care and/or nursing needs of the individual will have to be assessed before a decision is made- this will ensure that...
Urinary incontinence in older adults
Urinary incontinence, defined by the NHS, is the unintentional passing of urine. There is a lot of stigma attached to this condition, and unfortunately as a result of this, people will often be too embarrassed to seek medical attention. In most cases, if the...
Dementia and happiness: can people with dementia live a fulfilled life?
A common worry for people who have recently been diagnosed with dementia is that they will lose the essence of who they are. That is, they fear that the dementia will change who they fundamentally are as a person. This worry is perfectly understandable, however one...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) in older people
People of all ages get Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) from time to time- they are uncomfortable, but they rarely get in the way of our daily lives. However, for many older people, UTI’s can be really debilitating. As we get older, our immune system changes, meaning...
Dementia support groups and resources
If you are a family carer for a person living with dementia, although it can be a very rewarding experience, it can also be frustrating, and isolating. It’s extremely important to take care of yourself a carer, as if you don’t look after yourself, it will be much more...
Common causes of dementia
Dementia is not one particular illness, rather it is a set of symptoms that are brought on by a particular cause. Below are the top three most common causes of dementia: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)- It is a common misconception that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are...
Dementia and behavioural changes
BPSD stands for Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, and it can be one of the more challenging aspects of the condition, particularly for those caring for loved ones with dementia. It can be hard to come to terms with your loved one’s behavioural...
Dementia and other conditions
Health conditions experienced in addition to an existing one, in this case dementia, are called comorbidities. It is estimated that 91.8% of people living with dementia have at least one other condition. The most common comorbidity to dementia is hypertension,...