Living with dementia

Posted on 18th April 201618th April 2016 by Michael Hughes

What is it like living with dementia? An American company has invented a virtual tour to help carers and others to understand what people are experiencing on a daily basis. The virtual tour lasts several minutes and it tries to give you a flavour of what living with dementia might be like. You have to[…]

People who shun caring for relatives with dementia.

Posted on 9th January 20165th March 2016 by Michael Hughes

Loved ones who shun caring for relatives with dementia aren’t selfish, it sounds harsh but it needs saying! Caring for someone with dementia is draining, or visiting a loved one who doesn’t know your name is deeply saddening. It’s easy to point the finger of blame at relatives for neglecting their duties, but my experience[…]