Caring Challenges in the UK
In the UK, millions of people provide unpaid care to family members or friends, often at significant personal sacrifice.
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Self Care for Care Partners
Self-care can take many forms, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Mindfulness and Mediation for Care Partners
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the current moment.
A Dementia Care Partner Case Study
Mrs. Smith is an 85-year-old widow who was diagnosed with dementia two years ago.
Valuing the Role of Unpaid Carers
According to a report by Carers UK, there are approximately 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK, who provide care worth £132 billion each year.
What Challenges are Experienced by Unpaid Carers?
The role of unpaid carers is crucial in enabling people to live independently and avoid costly hospital or care home admissions.
The Role of Care Partner Peer Support in Dementia Care
Carer peer support refers to the emotional and practical assistance that caregivers receive from others who are in a similar situation. It can take many forms, from online forums and support groups to one-on-one mentoring and counselling.
Can Niacin Really Slow Down the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Recently, there has been promising news regarding a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in the form of Vitamin B3 Niacin.
Virtual Sunday Singalong – Eight Days A Week
Join Trish McLean, our Musical Memories Singing Circle Leader, for our Virtual Sunday Singalong session bringing five minutes of musical joy. This week, we are singing 8 Days A Week.
The Experience of Anticipatory Grief in Dementia Care
Anticipatory grief is a form of grief that occurs when we know that we will experience a significant loss in the future, such as the loss of a loved one.
