Emmerdale throws the spotlight on Vascular Dementia
Emmerdale’s current storyline featuring the village Vicar, Ashley Thomas, being diagnosed with Vascular Dementia is a brave one, but will surely go a long way to raising public awareness of this devastating disease and help dispel some of the stigma and misunderstandings that still surround dementia. Mention the word dementia, and people tend to make an […]
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Memory blanket stimulates precious memories
Amanda’s Mum Kathy with her memory blanket “Anything that may trigger a feeling or memory is worth a try” writes Amanda Franks, describing her efforts to support her Mother who is in the later stages of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease. Writing for the charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Amanda describes how her latest gift of a Memory Blanket, […]
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What is the average cost of Residential Care in England?
Ask anyone who’s had to negotiate their way through the social care system and you’ll find that working out the cost of care is about as easy as wading through treacle. Assessment of needBefore any financial costings can be calculated, it is necessary to navigate several hurdles, including :Decisions about the type, and level, of care you […]
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Early Onset Alzheimer’s : The story of one young carer’s unbreakable bond with his mother
When June Sophia Sibley was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at the tragically young age of 51, her son Adam was suddenly thrown into the role of carer. Despite being only in his early 20s himself, he had to cope not only with the barrage of emotions that come with the diagnosis of dementia […]
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