If you need to complain about the care that your loved one is receiving then it is best to start by talking with their doctors and nurses. Be as specific as possible with your concerns and be clear what is needed to resolve any issues. If you don’t feel the concerns are being addressed you […]
Making complaints
April 3rd, 2023Medications
April 3rd, 2023How to help your loved one by staying on top of their medications We briefly covered medications in the Discharge section of the Hospital stays part of the course but we’ll spend a bit more time on medication management here. It’s vital to make sure that you keep an up-to-date list of all the medications […]
Supportive therapists
April 3rd, 2023What is the role of supportive therapy for helping people with dementia? As well as clinicians people with dementia can often benefit from different types of therapists who can help out with different kinds of care. Some of these are: Just like with their doctors you should keep a list of each of the people […]
Medical documents
April 1st, 2023Understanding and document medical history, care and needs Alongside any legal documents you will probably have some medical documents for your loved one. Make sure that you keep an organized system of filing so that you can easily find all the information you need. A simple ring binder with tabs is a great tool for […]
Learning about different types of dementia
March 31st, 2023There are many different types of dementia. It’s important to understand which one your loved one has and how you can help them to manage it. Dementia is not one specific condition but is a general term used for loss of memory and other mental abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. […]
