Maintaining a social life, engaging in hobbies and building meaningful connections is important for a person’s quality of life. Dementia can often cause those living with it, to be less social and partake less in activities that once gave them joy, ultimately reducing their sense of community, confidence and overall 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