Advice from our Closer to Home Admiral Nurses
The Admiral Nurse team share the advice they have given to families since working in the Closer to Home service.
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What to expect from hospice care
Many people with dementia should be able to receive hospice care as their condition deteriorates. Dementia specialist Admiral Nurse Sharron Tolman explains what this involves.
How to talk about dementia with children and adolescents
Dementia has an impact on the whole family, including children. Children may see changes occurring in their relative and not understand what is happening, or...
Finding community through dementia support groups and cafés
We explain what dementia support groups and cafés are and how they can benefit people affected by dementia.
The experiences of stigma in diverse communities
Admiral Nurse Mutsai Hove Bird writes about stigma and misconceptions around dementia in diverse communities.
Ricky’s story – “Dementia has taken a big toll on us”
Ricky’s talks about how his Gran’s dementia diagnosis impacts his whole family and why he is supporting the ‘We live with dementia’ campaign.
“So much communication is non-verbal”
Bec reflects on the challenges of caring for her Mum who was living in a remote village in France.
With Alzheimer’s charities we urge for better dementia care
Read the letter from the three charities, published in the Daily Telegraph, below: Surveying the Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s recently-announced priorities for the health and...
Hospice Dementia Service Recieves ‘Best Team’ award
St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham, has been honoured with a national award at the prestigious Dementia Care Awards.
Refreshed NICE guideline on dementia
Dr Karen Harrison Dening discusses the latest update to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) dementia guidelines .