Have you noticed that your loved one has started wandering around aimlessly during the day and night? If you’re wondering if there’s a link between Dementia and wandering the Alzheimer’s Association tells us that 60% of people who live with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease will wander about. If you’re a family member supporting your loved […]
Category: Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
Person-centred support strategies that reduce stress, create calmer routines and help your loved one stay safe, connected and understood at home.
Coping with a Dementia Diagnosis, What To Do
When someone is diagnosed with Dementia, there are a number of ways in which they can react. Taking in the news and then processing it can take its toll, both mentally and physically, leaving the individual feeling drained and unsure about their next steps. This reaction can also be influenced by the person’s previous experiences, […]
What is Alzheimer’s?
Are you concerned that your loved one may be demonstrating symptoms of Alzheimer’s? We know it feels scary when the reality of your loved one having Alzheimer’s sets in. Don’t fret, we can help. Let’s talk through the early and late stages of Alzheimer’s, explain how an Alzheimer’s diagnosis might happen and how we can […]
How to care for someone with Dementia
At IP Homecare, we have been caring and support families living with Dementia for a number of years. We understand caring for someone living with Dementia can be both physically and mentally exhausting. It affects every part of your life and can make you feel isolated, stressed and sometimes even depressed. There is no ‘right’ […]
Music Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Dementia
With the number of people living with Dementia expected to reach 1 million by 2025, the need for effective yet accessible treatments is growing. Although Dementia is an incurable degenerative brain disease, there are a number of ways that its symptoms can be alleviated, making life more comfortable and enjoyable for the individual. One of […]
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a common type of dementia, and it is estimated affect a total of 850,000 people in the UK alone. It has also been found that 62% of those with dementia have the disease in the form of Alzheimer’s disease. Both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive neurological diseases, which […]
Visiting made me worry about Dementia…
Did you know after every holiday period, social services departments across the country see a sharp spike in call numbers? People call with concerns about the wellbeing of loved ones having spent time with them over bank holiday. As society changes, and families grow ever more dispersed, the time between visits can grow from weeks […]
