• Introduction to elderly care
      Hospital
      Care assessments
      Paying for care
      Care at home
      Care for the carer
      Care Homes
      End of life
    • Funding Care Introduction
      Getting an Assessment
      Funded Care Overview
      Local Authority Funding
      Benefits
      Attendance Allowance
      Disability Living Allowance
      NHS Funding
      Self Funded Care Overview
      Annuities
      Equity Release
      Deferred Payment Agreements
    • Introduction to Legal Matters
      Writing a Will
      Advance Directive & Living Wills
      Power of Attorney
      Managing your Parents Finances
      Statutory Wills
      The Probate Debate
    • Keeping Healthy in Old Age
      Elderly Illnesses & Ailments
      Mental Health
      Healthy Old Bones
      Dehydration in elderly people
      You are what you eat
      Incontinence
      Urinary Tract Infections
      Keeping Elderly Parents Busy
    • What is Dementia?
      Understanding Dementia
      Diagnosing Dementia
      Early Signs of Dementia
      Diagnosing Dementia
      Dementia Care
      Dementia Care Options
      Types of Dementia
      Looking after someone with Dementia
      Treatments used for Dementia
      Herbert Protocol
      Dementia Care
      Help someone with Dementia to Eat More
      Helping Dementia Patients Sleep Better
      Protecting Parent's Legal & Financial Situation
    • Care for the carer
      Emotional Help
      Practical Stuff
      Elderly Respite Care
      Death and grief
    • Living at Home
      Preventing falls at home
      Holidays and leisure
      Holidays with Care
      Driving
      Renewing a driving licence
      Tech help
      Benefits of personal alarms
      Local NHS services
      Hiring a Carer
      Employing a Care agency
      Planning a holiday
      Escorted holidays
      Keeping busy
      Driving safely in old age
      Which personal alarm?
      3 rings plug review
      Telecare and how it can help
      Assistive technology
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Dementia

Dementia describes a group of symptoms that may include memory loss, difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language, and sometimes changes in mood or behaviour.
Our resources will give you more information including how to spot the early signs of dementia and how to help someone with dementia live life to the full.
Alzheimers and Dementia

Alzheimers and Dementia

We all have moments of forgetfulness, this however does not mean we are suffering from dementia. Would you know how to recognise the signs of dementia in your parent?  

Dementia Elderly Care Options

Dementia Elderly Care Options

It can be quite frightening thinking about caring for elderly people with dementia, especially those closest to us. Fortunately, there are lots of sources support through the NHS, social services and voluntary organisations as well as businesses. 
Looking After Yourself

Looking After Yourself

Being a full-time or part-time carer of someone with dementia can be challenging. It is important to look after yourself so you can continue to support your loved one in the best way possible.

Different Types Of Dementia

Different Types Of Dementia

There are different types of dementia and they can share similar symptoms, which makes diagnosing the different types of dementia complicated.

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