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Combating dementia sleep problems – Tips on how to get a better night’s sleep
Combating dementia sleep problems – Tips on how to get a better night’s sleepNight time disturbance and sleep problems are very common in people living with dementia, particularly in the later stages as the disease progresses.Dementia causes disruption to a person’s circadian rhythm (body clock) which makes it harder to differentiate between night and day. […]
Continue readingThe Power of Reminiscence Therapy
As we get older memories from our teens and early twenties tend to remain most prominent in our minds. This is particularly important for people living with dementia because, as short term memories start to fade, reminiscence activities can help take them back to a point in their lives when their memories are clearest. This […]
Continue reading5 things to remember to help you achieve a dementia friendly Christmas
5 things to remember to help you achieve a dementia friendly Christmas Christmas is a great time to catch up with family and friends and is an occasion everyone wants to enjoy. But for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the break in routine and unfamiliar faces and surroundings that festive celebrations often bring may […]
Continue readingFeatured in Stroud News and Journal
Featured In Stroud News and Journal The recent opening of our fantastic new Sensory Garden got us featured inStroud News and Journal. Article by Amy Mason. Published 6th November 2018 NORTHFIELD House Care Home in Uplands Stroud, who deliver care for the elderly and those with dementia, were delighted when the Mayor of Stroud Kevin Cranston […]
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09/11/2018
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Why handling depression is an important part of dementia care
Why handling depression is an important part of dementia care Depression is very common among people with dementia but recognising the symptoms of depression may not be as easy as you may think. It is common for people to assume they just have to put up with their symptoms as an inevitable part of the […]
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