I've been immersing myself in dementia again recently ~ people who are living with dementia, carers, families, watching inspiring videos, listening to speakers, attending workshops, reading up on the latest research, not forgetting coconut oil. If you've ever read 'Daughters in Distress' my lighthearted blog for random posts, you'll know I'm a great fan of making lists, lists of anything and everything, even lists of lists. So, it makes sense for me to compile a list of tips for carers who are caring for someone who has dementia.
The list is based on conversations, questionnaire responses and ideas from the general public, market research, university studies ~ memory, reminiscence and general common sense and will be posted here and on www.dementiaworkshop.co.uk later today.
People with dementia can often be unaware that the nature of the disease causes them to become increasingly dependent. Carers, not surprisingly, can become overwhelmed. 'Between a rock and a hard place' is how one carer described her situation. Take a look at this interesting video ~ it's a project undertaken by a carer and a newsreader ~ and seems to explain a lot of things ... about living with dementia:
Now where was I? ...
Oh yes, off to do the list
Gillian
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