There’s a lot of talk these days about “living in the present moment”. Many books explore the topic thoroughly, giving us insight into promoting the benefits of living each moment fully. Being present in the moment all sounds great on paper. But how can you...
Much of the focus on “living well with dementia” has concentrated on the importance of an indoor home environment. However, research shows that interaction within the local neighbourhood, community, and outdoor environment is vital for all age groups. This...
When people receive a diagnosis of dementia, they can often become frightened of what the future may bring. A large part of this revolves around personal identity and sense of self. It involves who they are as a person and whether this will slip away as...
“Family and Friends are uncomfortable and say they don’t know how to behave ‘normally’ around me anymore – they didn’t really give our relationship a chance to move forward.” Receiving a diagnosis of dementia in the family is a life-changing event, both for the person...
There is currently no cure for dementia. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a good quality of life for those with a diagnosis. Quality of life can be defined as ‘the standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual (or...
Dementia and sleep problems often go hand in hand. Scientists do not fully understand why this happens. However, they agree that it results from the changes to the brain caused by the diseases associated with dementia. When your loved one with dementia...
