Dementia Carers Count, Associate Practitioner and Wellbeing Coach, Andrew Embling, takes us through a guided Ha Breathing Technique. Ha breathing comes from the Huna tradition in Hawaii. Some people might recognise it as water breath, perhaps. The idea is that it’s a breathing exercise where you breathe out for twice Read more
We know that caring for a family member or friend with dementia can be incredibly hard. The person with dementia is likely someone you’ve known for much of your life and care for deeply.Watching someone’s personality, mood or behaviour change can be both distressing and challenging. From the dementia diagnosis Read more
At Dementia Carers Count we offer free, ongoing support for anyone who spends time caring for a person with dementia to help you cope with your caring responsibilities and live fulfilling lives. We know that caring can be challenging. In our recent survey 84% of carers told us they reached crisis point Read more
When you’re caring for someone else, it’s easy to overlook your own needs. But looking after your health and making time for yourself can help you feel better and cope better with your caring role. Here are some wellbeing tips destined to dementia carers and brought to you by our Read more