Category Archives: dementia

Tips for male carers who care for a female relative

February 22, 2013   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia

Guest blog by Lee STRIBLING

Male Carers looking after their female relative

  
We too often assume that it’s always female carers who look after relatives with dementia but that’s not necessarily true. In many families it may be sons who look after their mothers or husbands who look after their wives and this brings particular challenges, not least in terms of how society views this.
Somehow it’s acceptable in society for a daughter to care for a father, and, if there is no funding from a Local Authority for this, may mean that all personal care is undertaken by the daughter. Although people may feel uncomfortable with this, it’s accepted.
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A message from the Prime Minister on Valentines Day

February 14, 2013   Carers, dementia

The official email of the British Prime Minister

Show you care this Valentine’s Day – become a Dementia Friend

 

Free information sessions which give people an insight into what it’s like to live with dementia are now available across England.

The volunteer-led sessions educate people about the small things they can do to make a difference to people living with dementia in their community – from helping someone find the right bus to spreading the word about spotting signs and symptoms.

After completing a session, you’ll become part of a network of Dementia Friends. Visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Dementia Challenge

David Cameron talks about being a Dementia Friend

Watch the video where he talks about why dementia is a hugely important issue for the country. David Cameron talks about being a Dementia Friend

 

Dementia Friends is part of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge which includes initiatives to boost early diagnosis, to make wards and care homes more comfortable and help the public to better understand the condition.

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Carers need to have more respite

February 8, 2013   Carers, dementia, Older care, Scotland

Carers told to take a break by Renfrewshire Council

Published 8 Feb 2013 15:30 Print

CARER’S in Renfrewshire are being told to take a break after the local authority set aside £200,000 to pay for a new home-based respite care service.

 

Respite care gives carers a break from the daily routine of looking after loved ones who have long-term health problems or disabilities. It allows them the chance to have a night out, a weekend off or a short holiday.

As the name suggests, the new home-based service allows the person who is being cared for to stay in their own home while their carer takes a well earned rest. The person who is being cared for needs to be over 65 to access the new service but the carer can be any age.

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