Golf Days Out For Families Living With Dementia Proving Priceless

Yesterday once again demonstrated what a positive contribution golf can make to the quality of life enjoyed by families living with dementia. Not only did our dementia clients play some fantastic golf, their carers enjoyed some priceless respite, allowing them to recharge their batteries and get ready to give their loved ones the care and support they need. Seeing a team ofContinueContinue reading “Golf Days Out For Families Living With Dementia Proving Priceless”

Elderly Carers On The Increase

As it’s National Carers Week I thought it would be good to remind you of some of the recent articles written on this page. It came as no surprise that  Age UK announced today that there’s been a 40% increase in carers aged 80+. It’s also no surprise that they’re desperate for help and support as the demands of providing 24/7ContinueContinue reading “Elderly Carers On The Increase”

Time To Combine Care Plans For Dementia & Parkinson’s Families

  As a dementia & Parkinson’s caregiver, I get an intimate insight into the challenges facing families living with chronic illness, especially later in life. Each day I witness heroic gestures of love, support and kindness between people who have spent a lifetime together. It’s a genuine pleasure to be able to “step in and help out”,ContinueContinue reading “Time To Combine Care Plans For Dementia & Parkinson’s Families”

Who’s Caring For The Carer’s

It’s estimated that unpaid carers save the state £119bn a year. Imagine if this bill was transferred to the government to pay? However, that’s exactly the risk we’re taking as we ignore the stress created when providing full time care for a loved one. Without the necessary breaks it starts to affect the carer’s physical andContinueContinue reading “Who’s Caring For The Carer’s”