4 ways to make doors safe for someone with dementia

4 ways to make doors safe for someone with dementia

When considering somebody living with dementia, people generally think about doors in one of two completely polarised ways: either wanting to make sure that it is locked and their loved ones cannot open it or wanting to ensure that their love one can still understand...
2023: An end-of-year reflection

2023: An end-of-year reflection

By Paul Newman – Chief Executive, Greensleeves Care The end of a year is a time for reflection for many, and here at Greensleeves Care we are no different. For us, recent times have been marked by a continued commitment to delivering impact in the face of...
What to do after a dementia diagnosis

What to do after a dementia diagnosis

You’ve been diagnosed with dementia, what should you do next? You’ve just been diagnosed with dementia, what should you do next? In this article we explain factors such as Making a Will, Power of Attorney as well as any financial assistance, allowances you may...
Designing a Room for the Elderly

Designing a Room for the Elderly

For most of us we spend our lives seeing our bedrooms as a safe sanctuary – a place to relax, unwind and sleep.  But, getting older or living with dementia can make the mundane much more challenging and turn those things we take for granted quite dangerous. If...
Council tax reduction for someone with dementia

Council tax reduction for someone with dementia

Did you know that people living with dementia may be entitled to a council tax reduction or council tax exemption? If your neighbour, friend or loved one is living with dementia and is still paying council tax the following may provide you the information you need to...
What are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

What are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Did you know that people living with dementia may be entitled to a council tax reduction or council tax exemption? If your neighbour, friend or loved one is living with dementia and is still paying council tax the following may provide you the information you need to...