Everyday Challenges
There are a number of everyday challenges that dementia carers face. We have practical advice, tips and coping strategies which can make a big difference.
Managing daily activities
Dementia can impact on people’s senses and mobility. It may change what someone is able to do independently. We have practical tips and advice to help you with managing meals, personal care and continence.
Thinking and planning
People with dementia experience frequent changes to their day-to-day ability to think and plan clearly. We have a range of strategies and suggestions which can make daily tasks and activities less stressful for you and the person you are caring for.
Emotions and Behaviour
Understanding the emotional and behavioural changes that people with dementia often experience can help you to develop your own resilience as a carer.
Ways to support communication
Dementia can affect a person’s ability to communicate in a multitude of ways, but this does not mean they need to feel excluded.
How technology can help
Of course tech can’t do everything, but there are some great gadgets out there that can support different parts of your caring role
