by Jane Mullins | Mar 3, 2018 | Altered States, blog, Changing Roles and relationships, How Dementia Affects Communication, How to Communicate and Stay Connected, How to Reduce Stress & Agitation, What is Dementia?
Hallucinations, Delusions and Misperceptions Sometimes dementia can cause a person to experience a different reality to our own, this may include seeing, hearing, tasting or smelling something that isn’t present (hallucinations), inability to recognise objects,...
by Jane Mullins | Mar 3, 2018 | blog
Creating a Calm, Safe Place People living with dementia often fare best in surroundings that are familiar to them. The home environment can provide a sense of security and with that, can help to maintain a feeling of confidence in yourself and your loved one. By...
by Jane Mullins | Feb 13, 2018 | blog
You may find that over time the way your loved one responds or acts in certain situations may change. This can be puzzling and at times, upsetting since their actions may be completely out of character. Be aware that this can be due to a number of reasons, such as:...
by Jane Mullins | Dec 12, 2017 | blog
A great way to stay connected together with your loved one living with dementia is by creating a memory box. This will help you enjoy the present by exploring meaningful objects that reflect parts of your lives. It is also a good starting point to creating yours and...
by Jane Mullins | Dec 5, 2017 | blog
If your partner/loved one has just received a diagnosis of dementia, you are probably both feeling scared and uncertain about what lies ahead. If you have children living at home there will be an added concern about how you and your partner’s roles as parents will...
