Caregivers

One of the symptoms that is less commonly identified and attributed to dementia is incontinence. In the course of caregiving, how often have you realised that your ward has soiled herself, only to blame it as an inevitable by-product of old age (or even wilfulness)? read more

Dementia can be a difficult thing to explain to our kids, but it is important to help them understand the facts and cope with their emotions. read more

Most of us have gone through the frustration of momentarily forgetting someone’s name, the date of an important appointment, or even where we’ve misplaced our mobile phone. But for persons living in the shadow of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, this sense of frustration can be a daily affair. read more

In the process of caring for your loved one with dementia, you may have come across times when she says that she just saw her dead husband walk pass the window, or shout at non-existent bugs crawling on the floor. Whether disturbing or ridiculous to you, hallucinations are very real to persons with dementia. For caregivers and loved ones alike, seeing your ward with dementia hallucination can present both a traumatic and frustrating scenario. read more

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Here are the facts that you should know about this form of dementia. read more

Watching your loved one deteriorate because of dementia is difficult. End-stage dementia can be even more traumatic to witness. Knowing the signs that a person with dementia is nearing the end of his life is essential because it can help you decide on how to give them the right care to increase the quality of the time they have left. read more

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it shouldn’t mean that they have to give up their beloved pets. There are ways to integrate them to ensure they remain lifelong well-loved members of the family. read more