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What Are Sensor Mats For Dementia And Does My Parent Need One? The majority of people living with dementia in the UK are lovingly cared for at home. But what do you – the family caregiver – do as night time approaches and the risk of your loved one experiencing incontinence and wandering increases? That’s …
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What’s The Best Radio For Dementia? (2023) A radio is more than just a music player. To older adults, especially those living with dementia, the music and chatter it provides can be a real source of comfort and calm. But with so many confusing tech options out there, how do you know which radio for …
How To DIY A Memory Box For Dementia DIY memory boxes are a fantastic way to help us really engage with our loved ones living with dementia. But what exactly is so special about memory boxes, and how on earth do you make one? We’ve got all the information you need to know about making …
Useful Gifts Who People Who Are Visually Impaired (Updated 2023) There’s nothing better than giving a useful present that’s well received! There’s some amazing low vision aids available that will help to improve quality of life for your older loved one, so without further ado let’s look at the best gifts for the visually impaired. …
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Explaining Dementia To A Child My husband’s grandma was diagnosed with vascular dementia in her 80s, when he was old enough to fully comprehend the disease and its effects. The impact of dementia on family (both emotional and practical) is huge, but just how do we go about explaining dementia to a child? To find …
The Stroke Recovery Stages There are six different stages of stroke recovery in this article. As a physiotherapist who has worked on hyperacute stroke wards, stroke units, in the community and with stroke charity LEGS, I want to give you a brief overview of what you should expect at each stage if you are supporting …
The Most Reliable Incontinence Bed Pads To Stay Dry At Night There are some great products to help with night time incontinence, but it can often be a case of trial and error (which can prove embarrassing for our elderly parents, lead to mounds of laundry and be expensive). We’ve spoken with people who are …
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The Hospital Gifts That People Actually Want To Receive (Updated 2023) When a loved one or a friend isn’t well, of course you want to send them a hospital care package. But what makes thoughtful or useful hospital gifts that will be gratefully received? Well stop scrolling, because we’re here with the inspiration! Based on …
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Useful And Thoughtful Gifts For Stroke Patients (Updated for 2022) Not sure what to get a friend or relative who has had a stroke? Having a stroke is often a scary and life changing event, and there are some great products which can help them at every stage of recovery. Here’s our comprehensive list of …
How To Make Stairs Safer For The Elderly As we get older, the simple act of going up and down stairs can become more difficult. If you’re wondering how to make stairs safer for the elderly, then this is the article for you. Our lead physiotherapist Nancy is going to take you through ways you …
