There are almost 1 million people in the UK who are affected and living with Dementia. With these figures only expected to increase. Dementia can range widely in the severity of the condition, from a slight decrease in memory and cognitive function, to complete inability to express and communicate effectively. However, my reading hopefully suggests that even when dementia is at its most severe, there are ways in which you can increase communication with your loved one. And wi

I have read numerous newspaper and online reports of people who have found themselves victims of bank card scams. It is depressing reading. This can happen to anyone, but sadly the stand-out for me, is that this usually involves someone who is elderly and vulnerable. Usually, the elderly victims of the bank card scam are isolated, vulnerable, sometimes unwell and so to the everyday fraudster, and easy target for them. Isolation and loneliness is highest amongst our elderly

Some of the signs that a person with dementia may be at risk of wandering can be: He or she tries or wants to "go home" even when they are already at home. He or she has difficulty locating and finding familiar places like their bathroom, bedroom or dining room. He or she returns from a regular walk or drive later than usual. He or she acts as if they are doing a hobby or routine task, but nothing ever gets done. He or she tries to undertake former obligations, such as go

The aim is to make your bathroom as safe as possible and to minimise all possible stress on your joints. Apparently, on average we use the bathroom 7-10 times a day. Unfortunately though, many people who suffer with arthritis experience a loss of strength, mobility and grip – which can all be a problem in the bathroom. Slips, falls and sometimes trips in the bathroom account for a substantial rate in people aged over 65, and significantly increases in those aged over 80.

For anyone with limited mobility, 7 days can sometimes be a long week and during this week, you face some everyday challenges. Therefore, it is key that you help that person and support their emotional well-being so that they remain as independent as they would like. One way of doing this is to ensure they have some of the tools and independent living aids available to them, so that they can live safely and comfortably. These independent living aids/mobility aids can range f

Useful Care Industry Events and their Dates - Dignity Action - Nutrition and Hydration Week March - Global Tea Party March - Arthritis Care Awareness Week - Dementia Awareness Week, Scotland May - Dementia Awareness Week May - National Care Home Open Day - Carers Week June - Diabetes Aw