Using a Journal or Diary to Live Well with Dementia Dementia is a challenging condition that affects millions of people. It not only affects your memory and cognitive functions but also impacts your quality of life and relationships with your loved ones. Many people living with dementia struggle to remember things like important information or […]
Helpful Devices for Day-to-Day Living with Dementia If you are living with dementia, or caring for a loved one with dementia, there are a number of different devices which can help day-to-day living be more manageable and less stressful. Here are some of the devices that you might find helpful: Electronic calendars: Electronic calendars, such
The Power of Sharing Experiences Sharing experiences and learning from other people with dementia can be extremely beneficial in many positive ways. By coming together and sharing our stories, challenges, and successes with each other, we not only feel understood, but can also learn new or different ways of coping by learning from each other’s
Daily Wellbeing Tips for Living with Dementia The best thing to do is to approach each day as positively as you can – this applies to the person living with dementia and their informal carer. Easier said than done, but here are some tips for taking time each day to relax and enjoy your favourite
Establishing Routines to Reduce Dementia Risk As you get older there are some things that you can do to reduce your risk of dementia or delay its progression if you are living with dementia. One important thing you can do which can make a big difference to how you cope day to day is to
Ruth Chauhan talks with Age UK about new technologies and the many ways in which it benefits senior citizens.
Speak to Your Doctor If you have any concerns or questions about your memory it is really important that you discuss these with your doctor. You may be worrying unnecessarily about memory problems thinking that it must be the start of dementia. But there are many other things that can be causing the problems you
Staying engaged socially and making connections with other people are both essential for managing the symptoms of dementia. People with dementia can benefit from engaging in social activities and interacting with others, as these activities help to improve mental and emotional health. This, in turn, can help individuals to better manage the symptoms of dementia,
