Dementia is the name given to describe the symptoms that develop when there is a decline in the function of the brain. Dementia…
MyLife Care3 May 2021
What is dementia? Dementia is not a disease in itself, it is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms that occur…
MyLife Care11 August 2020
Reminiscing is an important activity for people with dementia, it also helps friends and family to connect with the person. People with dementia…
MyLife Care20 January 2019
Sensory stimulation therapy, originally designed to help people with learning disabilities also helps people living with dementia. It uses the five senses; smell,…
MyLife Care20 December 2018
There’s no right or wrong reaction to a dementia diagnosis. Knowing what to do next, and where to start can be difficult, given…
MyLife Care29 October 2018
When someone who is close to you is diagnosed with dementia, it’s a distressing time, and a lot to come to terms with.…
MyLife Care25 October 2018
Dementia can cause a person to withdraw from their usual activities, or from communicating and socialising. Stimulating activities for people with dementia is…
MyLife Care25 October 2018
The nature of dementia means that the person with the condition can change from moment to moment with varying abilities to communicate. There…
MyLife Care25 October 2018
Sensory stimulation tactics for patients with dementia have proven to be very successful. Using the senses can effectively to bring back long forgotten…
MyLife Care9 October 2018
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder, causing the person to experience a loss of memory, cognitive function, communication skills, as well as changing their…
MyLife Care15 June 2018
The choice of caring for someone with dementia at home is an admirable decision, and also one that means their health and well-being…
MyLife Care28 May 2018
