What are the 7 stages of dementia?
Dementia progresses differently in different people. From a bio-medical perspective, the condition is, however, often discussed in “stages”. Clearly specifying a stage allows health and social care staff to communicate the condition in a better way and put plans in...
African Witchfinder
Dementia in Namibia - A Namibian pastor faces a deadly mix of ancient culture, fear, and superstition as he embarks on a campaign for the freedom of the mentally ill, preventing innocent people from being drugged, chained and murdered. ‘Educational', ‘deeply moving’...
In Today’s Age of Information. Why is Dementia so Misunderstood?
Dementia is the number one global health and social care problem. Increasing focus centers on research and improving care practice to cope with the escalating numbers of new diagnoses in an ageing society. However, have things progressed in our understanding of a...
Dementia: A Short Lesson on Perspective from Behind Closed Doors.
Hello, my name is Matty. I’m a retired nurse, a wife, a sister, a mother, a grandmother and even a great-grandmother. I’m Matty... and like most mothers, I love my family. I also love the wind in my hair and the sun on my face. I love laughing at funny jokes,...
Dementia Care at Home Book Series
Find out more about living and caring well at home by clicking on the links below.
101 Tips on Staying Safe at Home with Dementia:
Avoid Falls, Floods, Injuries, Accidents, Doorstep Crime and More ....
Dementia Care at Home, book 1.
Dementia Caregiver
Dementia Caregiver: Inspirational Messages of Support for Family Caregivers Everywhere.
Dementia Care at Home, book 2.
Dementia and the Life Ahead
A thoroughly practical guide on living with dementia: diagnosis, symptoms, stages, what to expect, caregiving, and paving the way to live with dignity and grace.
Dementia Care at Home Series, Book 3.