What’s the difference between Hand-under-Hand® and the palmar hold when supporting someone living with dementia to walk? Explore how Positive Approach to Care techniques and moving-and-handling guidance can work together to promote safety, dignity and person-centred dementia care.
Young At Heart ULO CIC has been named as a finalist in two categories at the Neurological and Complex Care Awards 2026, with Director Shirley Peel also shortlisted for the Unpaid Carer Award. Together, the three finalist places reflect YAH’s support for people living with dementia, families and unpaid carers.
Guilt has a way of turning up uninvited when you’re caring for someone living with dementia — after losing patience, after resting, after simply being human. A reflection on where that guilt comes from, and why self-compassion isn’t something you have to earn.
A simple question from a carer sparked a user-led idea. Discover how people living with dementia and carers helped Young At Heart create discreet communication cards designed to make everyday situations a little easier.
Discover how a simple nature sensory box can help people living with dementia connect with the natural world through touch, smell, colour, memory and meaningful conversation.
For the days you wonder if you’re really as strong as everyone thinks you are — a reflection on resilience, burnout, and why caring for someone else doesn’t mean you stop needing strength for yourself too.
A generous Easter raffle donation from Barclays colleagues sparked something special in our Friday dementia group – their very own music festival. From favourite songs and musical memories to handmade tie-dye bunting, discover how the group is designing and creating a festival that truly belongs to them.
A normal memory test score doesn’t rule out dementia. Learn why, what a full assessment involves, and practical steps to take when someone won’t see the GP.
MAC Clinical Research joined us to talk about taking part in clinical trials close to home. We explore what clinical research involves, the current Alzheimer’s study looking at psychosis, how the process works from registering to screening, the health checks offered to everyone, and the transport, meals and compensation provided for participants and their carers.
What does end of life care really involve? Following an open question-and-answer session with Teesside Hospice, we explore Advance Care Planning, DNACPR decisions, recognising the signs that someone may be approaching the end of life, hospice support, anticipatory grief, and the practical advice carers found most helpful.
