Dementia Care Advice Blogs

Dementia Care Blogs

Welcome to our Dementia Care blogs, your essential resource for understanding and managing the complexities of dementia care.

Here, we provide valuable insights and practical advice to support you through the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Whether you are exploring care options, seeking tips for daily caregiving, or looking for ways to enhance the quality of life for someone with dementia, our blogs are here to guide you every step of the way.

When Dementia Patients Refuse to Go into Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with emotional and practical challenges. One of the hardest decisions families face is whether to move their loved one into a care home. [...]

Understanding the Different Types of Care Homes

Choosing the right care home for a loved one is a significant decision. Each type of care home offers distinct services and environments, tailored to various needs. Understanding these options [...]

Coping When a Loved One with Dementia Doesn’t Recognise You

One of the most heartbreaking aspects of dementia is the way it can erode the bonds we hold most dear. The familiar face of a spouse, child, or lifelong friend becomes unfamiliar. This [...]

Dementia and Lying: Understanding Your Loved One’s Behaviour

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it can be a challenging and emotional time for everyone involved. As the condition progresses, you may notice various changes in your loved [...]

How to Communicate with Someone with Dementia

Dementia affects everyone differently, making how we talk with a loved one who has the condition incredibly important. Adapting your communication to their needs is essential. Listen attentively, [...]

Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Care Home Support

Watching a loved one struggle with changes in thinking and behaviour can be incredibly difficult. If you suspect vascular dementia, seeking a diagnosis is a vital first step. Understanding this [...]

When Should Someone With Dementia Go Into a Care Home?

At Lidder Care, we understand that deciding when someone with dementia should go into a care home is a challenging and emotional process that requires careful consideration of various factors. [...]

Is Care for Dementia Patients Free? Funding Options

Usually, the person with dementia will need to contribute to the cost of their care. Your local social services can give you a list of care homes that should be able to meet the needs you [...]

How Does Dementia Affect Daily Life?

Dementia often makes it harder to keep up with everyday tasks, like paying bills or doing chores around the house. Helping your loved one with these things can go a long way in allowing them to [...]

Are Dementia Residents Aware of their Condition?

It’s common for someone with dementia to struggle to understand or accept their diagnosis. They might not even realise they’re having problems remembering things or doing everyday [...]

Connecting with Care: How to Talk to Someone with Dementia

Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging and emotional journey. One of the most difficult aspects of caring for someone with dementia is communicating with them effectively. If [...]

4 Reasons to Consider a Dementia Care Home for Your Loved One

Making the final decision to move a loved one into a dementia care home can bedifficult. A person with dementia will need increased levels of care over time as theircondition progresses, and it [...]

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