Lewy body dementia: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and care
Lewy body dementia is a form of progressive dementia that affects more than 100,000 people in the UK alone. It can be difficult to understand and care for someone with lewy body dementia at home, as it’s often hard to recognise the signs early on. This blog post will explore what lewy body dementia is; […]
Is lying a symptom of dementia?
As our loved ones age, they can experience a series of changes in their personality. These changes are noticed mainly by family members and close friends. These changes can also be early warning signs of an underlying health condition, such as dementia. One such change could be that they start telling untruths. Initially, this may […]
Dementia-friendly help-at-home ideas
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes loss of cognitive functions such as remembering, thinking, and reasoning. The loss of cognitive functioning eventually interferes with the affected individual’s daily life and routine. The severity of dementia varies from mild stage to the most severe stage. During the mild stage, the person’s functioning has started to […]
Is aphasia associated with Alzheimer’s?
Speech and language impairments are known as aphasia. In most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, aphasia is eventually seen. This syndrome affects the nervous system and hinders the affected individual’s ability to communicate. It can make it difficult for them to express their thoughts and understand or find words. Symptoms of aphasia […]
Aggression & dementia: causes & coping for home caregivers
Dementia and other related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, can cause your loved one to have drastic changes in their behaviour and personality. As a result, they can hit, scratch, and even bite. They can also become insulting and aggressive towards their carer and other family members. The changes are caused by such changes in […]
What is the biggest cause of Alzheimer’s disease
The abnormal build-up of proteins around brain cells causes Alzheimer’s disease. This neurodegenerative brain disorder causes memory loss and negatively affects the thinking skills and ability to carry out normal day-to-day tasks. In this blog we discuss what is the biggest cause of Alzheimer’s Disease. The science bit The protein deposits cause the individual’s brain […]
‘Sundowning’: What it is and how to help
Sundowning is a pattern of deterioration that can occur in people with dementia. It typically happens late in the day, hence the name sundowning. There are many reasons why this occurs, and it can be frustrating for caregivers. In this blog post, we will discuss what sundowning is, why it happens, and how to help […]
How to support someone with dementia care at home
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to make life easier. One of the most important things to remember is that dementia is a progressive disease, which will get worse over time. As the disease progresses, the patient may lose the ability to dress, bathe, or […]
#NotJustACarer: Changing the way Carers are treated
We’ve been making a stance against Carers being undervalued and lacking the respect and recognition they deserve since we set up Abney & Baker in 2015. We want to prove that a home care company designed to support and reward its care team is the best way to transform the care industry. What does #NotJustACarer […]
Dementia guide for home care assistants
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to loss of cognitive functioning, such as thinking, remembering and reasoning. The loss of cognitive functioning eventually interferes with the affected individual’s daily life and routine. Dementia affects people of all ages, but is most common in older adults. There are many types of dementia, and the most […]
