This year, International Nurses Day coincided with Mother’s Day. Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shared her and her mum’s heartfelt story and provided a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.
What do we find out about ourselves and those we care for, when we learn more about living with dementia? When we are caring for someone living with dementia, we try our best to understand what the person might be going through and the changes they are experiencing. Over time, we may come to...
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What to ask and what to look for Caring for a loved one can impact on caregivers both physically and emotionally, especially when dementia is involved. Dementia is often a slow and progressive disease and over time caring for someone with dementia can cause burnout and even depression. Many caregivers of people living with dementia...
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In a recent study, it was discovered the point that marks a rapid escalation in the build-up of Alzheimer’s disease proteins, giving the precise timeframe for action. Combining this knowledge could help us tell people if and when they might develop dementia – something currently unavailable.
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