Posted in Caregiving

It can never take away my love for you

A strong and touching film from the perspective of a husband who is caring for his wife who has dementia. A short but memorable film that tugs at the heart strings and captures the trials and tribulations faced by family caregivers all over the world.

This bloody Alzheimer’s can take away all the wonderful memories we have together but it can never take away my love for you, I will always remember. – Claire

 

Posted in Caregiving

A Website About Dementia For Kids!

An amazing website (Alzheimer’s – Dementia in My Family) for kids, dementia in my family is a website by Alzheimer’s Australia. The website recognises the needs of children from pre-school to 16+ and provides information catered specially to each age group.

Interactive pages, ebook, videos, and illustrations in beautiful eye-catching detail that is sure to keep the kids engaged and learning about dementia. For kids who are a bit more adventurous, there is even a quiz at the end!

Below are some examples of the illustrations seen in the pre-school read along. How straight forward is this explanation of the brain and dementia!

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AFL star Sam Mitchell and Maree McCabe fromAlzheimer’s Australia talks about the website in this video.

I wish someone had told me this when I was a kid and was wondering what in the world was going on with my great grand mother. Don’t leave your kids in the dark, share this resource with your children and teach them to understand and prevent dementia! A must see website for all parents!

Source: Alzheimer’s – Dementia in My Family

Posted in Caregiving, The Built Environment

A Dementia Friendly Home

Simple design changes can help people with dementia stay in their homes for longer, according to research by the University of Stirling and Prof June Andrews.

What I have learnt from this video is really to keep it simple like she mentioned.

  • Increase Light Levels
  • Contrasting Colours between the Interior of the room
  • Contrasting Colours between Crockery and Cutlery
  • Safety mechanism for cookers/stoves
  • Glass Fronted Fridge
  • Visual access to bathroom from the bed
  • Taps and plumbing of a simple traditional design

Hope you guys enjoy the video.

Source: How to make a home dementia-friendly – BBC News