Gardening with dementia – which is important now with Covid 19 when people with dementia are at home more than normal, the garden can be another place to share and enjoy. Gardens can be wonderfully therapeutic for everyone. They’re a place to unwind, enjoy fresh...
Perhaps you’ve seen your loved one who has dementia repeatedly rearrange, empty out and refill dresser drawers, and then move on to the cupboard and do the same thing there. This activity is known as rummaging, and it’s a behavior that sometimes develops...
The impact of the Corona-virus on people living with dementia cannot be underestimated. No one was prepared for the virus that hit our country earlier this year, and which has become a part of our lives. Hand sanitising, social distancing and wearing of masks have...
Every single person I know who has someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in their family has heightened awareness of their own risk; the same is true for anyone who has ever seen the deterioration these conditions can trigger in someone they know and...
Experts say it is likely that dementia does not increase the risk for COVID-19, just like dementia does not increase the risk for flu. However, dementia-related behaviours, increased age and common health conditions that often accompany dementia may increase risk. For...
