It is quite likely that you will both be feeling anxious, I would certainly recommend trying to get outdoors together and go on some walks to help your moods and to help you both get into the habit of making healthy decisions. It may also be worth finding out about psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help with low mood and anxiety that may occur due to the dementia. Your doctor may be able to recommend a psychotherapist or a counsellor to help you both. Finding the light will also prove invaluable by introducing ways to keep your partner mentally and physically stimulated that may help towards slowing down the progression of their dementia. Just like in real life we are all different and there is no one way to describe the effect of the illness or how best to treat those who suffer from it. That makes Dementia Care difficult but getting it right is essential and ‘Finding the Light in Dementia’ goes a long way in doing just that. I cannot stress highly enough just how important a contribution this book will make. Dr Andy Woodhead Mullins, J.M., Tales, A., Musselwhite, C., Rich, N., 2022, “Rekindling couplehood” using a multisensory suitcase of memories: A pilot study of people living with moderate dementia and their partners, Ageing & Society. Accredited training available at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Levels via an online platform 24/7, 365 days a year for all staff for one affordable price. Mapped to occupational standards, Good Work, nurse training standards – All staff can access the training, wellbeing hub and additional resources anytime and anywhere to suit their busy lives.

It gives insight into their feelings, and helps you to find ways to cope with the many difficult situations that continually arise. I also find the summary at the end of each chapter very useful.’ Range of readers Whether you’re a family caregiver, health and social care professional, volunteer or member of the public who wants to understand more about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, Finding the Light in Dementia can help you.

If your loved one becomes a bit resistant to your prompts you could try and say something like “I think I need to go to the toilet before we go out, why don’t you go first?” Finding the Light In Dementia has been invaluable and has helped us know what to do and how. We are currently caring for my 90-year-old Mum together in her home and with all the challenges that Stage 6 Alzheimer’s bring, this book has been a great source of wisdom on how to tailor our approach. We have used the book to provide a consistent approach to her care. All professional home caregivers would also benefit from reading this to enable them to provide the best care possible in their role. It’s also a book that reminds us to look after ourselves!”--Angharad and Anthony Brown, Daughter and Son-in-Law, Family Carers The sequence of subjects covered is appropriate,’ says Caroline. ‘For instance, Chapter 7 on eating and drinking starts with diet, signage in the kitchen and eating, and follows with the importance of dentistry and good physical health. Hopkinson, J.B., King, A., Mullins, J., Young, L., Kumar, S., Hydon, K., Muthukrishnan, S., Elliott, F. and Hopkinson, M., 2021. What happens before, during and after crisis for someone with dementia living at home: A systematic review. Dementia, 20(2), pp.570-612.

Finding the Light in Dementia® is different from other dementia training programmes as it also offers a strong self-development ethos throughout with enjoyable activities and reflective practice. Unlike other fall detection watch providers, we run our own mobile SIM network (CPR Chameleon) which provides unrivalled connectivity across the UK and the EU by accessing all major mobile networks. When the signal from one operator is low or lost, CPR Chameleon will automatically connect to another available operator, ensuring you always have a good connection wherever you are. Running our own mobile network also allows us to diagnose problems and provide solutions in a fraction of the time. Dr. Jane M. Mullins is a Dementia Nurse Specialist who has devoted over 30 years to the practice & study of dementia care.When managing a Care Home, she has supported their transition from home to residential care using life stories as a guide to planning their life & care throughout their remaining years. Those reading it will find sections on facing the diagnosis, communicating, using life stories to stay connected, creating a calm, safe home, and tips for sleep, eating and drinking. There are chapters too on some of the challenges that can come with dementia: behavioural issues, hallucinations, and the difficult issue of considering outside care. Perhaps the most important chapter is that on caring for the caregiver: so often overlooked. At the end of each chapter is space for notes: practical ways for the carer to note down problems and solutions, as each individual is unique. Keep the toilet door open so that it is visible to them or put a picture sign on the door to identify where the toilet is (making sure the sign is at a height they can see and is not shiny)