Some people can feel guilty when trying to act as the ‘perfect carer’ for somebody living with dementia. But is perfection even possible? Read advice from members of our online community.
Some people can feel guilty when trying to act as the ‘perfect carer’ for somebody living with dementia. But is perfection even possible? Read advice from members of our online community.
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Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University.
Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University.
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Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months.
Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months.
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Alzheimer’s Society is asking professional care workers to complete a short set of questions to find out the barriers and challenges they face in caring for people with dementia.
Talking Point members’ advice for when a family member with dementia moves into a care home.
Talking Point members’ advice for when a family member with dementia moves into a care home.
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Advice about finding more flexible working arrangements with your employer to help balance work with supporting a person who has dementia.
Advice about finding more flexible working arrangements with your employer to help balance work with supporting a person who has dementia.
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Sue's mum, Mollie, passed away two years ago with Alzheimer's disease. Now Sue reflects on the lessons that living with and caring for a person with dementia taught her. She shares her perspective to honour her mum, celebrate their relationship, and help others affected by dementia.
Sue's mum, Mollie, passed away two years ago with Alzheimer's disease. Now Sue reflects on the lessons that living with and caring for a person with dementia taught her. She shares her perspective to honour her mum, celebrate their relationship, and help others affected by dementia.
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Charges for respite care vary. With local authorities, some respite care services may be free of charge. Other services may have a cost that will be charged to the person with dementia.
Dementia Support Line