Who Cares? We care!
Caring for someone can mean anything from cooking their favourite meal, taking themsomewhere they’ve always wanted to go, to giving them a hug and comforting them whendistressed. Caring can be full of love, laughter and reassurance.Caring for someone with dementia can be all of these things BUT there will be times when itcan become the most difficult, heart-breaking aspect of caring. Knowing that the CareServices will provide good, reliable help and support can help a Carer survive these times.Unfortunately, for many Carers, this is not the case. Many have asked for help, sometimeswhen their health was compromised, only to be told that someone would ring back, anddidn’t, or that the facilities to provide respite care weren’t available, leaving the carer to copealone. I know some areas of the country seem to provide better services than others, but itshouldn’t be a Postcode Lottery.This is why I decided to start this campaign.I decided to start shouting for those Carers. Some have given up asking because it’s souldestroying, waiting for help, and nothing happening. Some are exhausted both physicallyand mentally and have no energy to fight.The postcard idea came to me in the quietest room of my house, the bathroom. It’s a simpleidea, sending postcards to our MP’s highlighting the need. Just write your name, town’sname, the name of your MP and the Houses of Parliament address on the back and post, toarrive on or around 21st September (World Alzheimer’s Day). Simple.Then my wonderful friend, Rebekah, said that I needed a website to spread the word, andset about organising that, plus petition, Facebook, Twitter and PayPal accounts. Her helphas been invaluable and I would not have been able to get this far without her.Everything is up and running, all in just over two weeks. Now, with the help ofUnforgettable friends, this campaign is ready to go. The next few weeks will be spentpromoting this project to increase its chances of being successful.Dementia Carers need to be respected, helped and supported.
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Come along to this year’s Alzheimer’s Show!
The two-day event (10-11 June 2016) provides family carers and healthcare professionals with advice, products and insights from expert speakers, exhibitors and those living with dementia
Arthur’s dementia journey: ‘We laugh all the time’
He’s a stand-up comic who’s known for being a Grumpy Old Man, so when his mum Hazel was diagnosed with dementia, comedian and actor Arthur Smith naturally prepared himself for the worst. However, nearly ten years later, life with Hazel isn’t quite as bleak as he’d anticipated. Here Arthur, 61, shares what he’s learnt about dementia
5 quotes to bring comfort on the dementia journey
Never underestimate how challenging it can be to care for a loved one with dementia. If you’re going through a tough time right now (it happens to all of us), here’s a few words of wisdom that might help you feel a bit better
Could citrus fruits, oily fish and black tea help lower dementia risk?
New research suggests certain compounds found in the food were thought to have a protective effect on the brain