Caring for the Caregivers

Dementia

How Images Can Help Dementia Sufferers Engage With Life

Deborah Stone on May 13, 2021

When we develop severe dementia and our ability to get about in the real world is limited, pictures can play a vital role in making us feel that we are still engaging with life.

When we develop severe dementia and our ability to get about in the real world is limited, pictures can play a vital role in making us feel that we are still engaging with life.

Stress

The Stress of Managing Probate

Deborah Stone on February 11, 2021

When someone dies, the executors need to apply for a grant of probate — and it's a stressful business.

When someone dies, the executors need to apply for a grant of probate — and it's a stressful business.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coping With the Death of a Loved One Due to COVID

Deborah Stone on November 13, 2020

Dealing with the death of a loved one from COVID is something that too many of us are having to deal with. So how do you cope?

Dealing with the death of a loved one from COVID is something that too many of us are having to deal with. So how do you cope?

Anxiety

How to Manage Your Anxiety as You Exit Lockdown 

Deborah Stone on June 25, 2020

For many people, the easing of lockdown is a highly anticipated return to normality. However, for others, it can be a difficult time.

For many people, the easing of lockdown is a highly anticipated return to normality. However, for others, it can be a difficult time.

Anxiety

How to Help Older People Stay Connected During Isolation

Deborah Stone on March 27, 2020

Isolation is hard for older people in our communities, as many were already isolated without the virus. You can help.

Isolation is hard for older people in our communities, as many were already isolated without the virus. You can help.

Loneliness

Older People May Feel Isolated by Coronavirus

Deborah Stone on March 9, 2020

There is a danger that the current Coronavirus will lead to greater isolation and loneliness in older people, as they feel the need to stay at home and families visit less.

There is a danger that the current Coronavirus will lead to greater isolation and loneliness in older people, as they feel the need to stay at home and families visit less.

Anxiety

Anxiety and Panic in Older People

Deborah Stone on February 6, 2020

Mental health issues in older people may be under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more emphasis on their physical problems.

Mental health issues in older people may be under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more emphasis on their physical problems.

Caregiving

Caring for the Caregivers

Deborah Stone on January 16, 2020

Getting support as the carer for an elderly person can make a difference in your quality of life.

Getting support as the carer for an elderly person can make a difference in your quality of life.