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Time to Talk Day 2018

It’s easy to think there’s no right place to talk about mental health. But the more we talk about it, the better life is for all of us. Too many people with...

It’s easy to think there’s no right place to talk about mental health. But the m...

•7 years ago

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Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferer

I recently went to see the specialist about my rheumatoid arthritis. My condition has got worse in the past two years to the degree I have been wheelchair...

I recently went to see the specialist about my rheumatoid arthritis. My condit...

•7 years ago

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Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferer

I recently went to see the specialist about my rheumatoid arthritis. My condition has got worse in the past two years to the degree I have been wheelchair...

I recently went to see the specialist about my rheumatoid arthritis. My condit...

•7 years ago

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How do I recognise vascular dementia

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Volunteers required to grow taller, wiggle your spine and develop shiny finger nails.

Stretch actually... Your look younger too. Be extra careful. And get some sleep. Small print: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. YOUR SPINE IS ROOTED INSIDE YOUR BRAIN.

Stretch actually... Your look younger too. Be extra careful. And get some sleep....

•7 years ago

training to be a home carer

Hello every one my names Sharon. I hope you are all well. i am training to be a carer. I am also volunteering in a day centre for persons with memory loss and...

Hello every one my names Sharon. I hope you are all well. i am training to be a...

sharonmeeks1971

•7 years ago

Feel Good Day - Any day

Hello Everyone, Welcome to this week's post, For this week only I have renamed it. This is because this week someone had something exciting to share and they...

Hello Everyone, Welcome to this week's post, For this week only I have renamed i...

•7 years ago

Advice on introducing care at home

Does anyone have any advice/tips on how to introduce carers to help in the home? My family care for my nan (who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's)...

Does anyone have any advice/tips on how to introduce carers to help in the home?...

•7 years ago

CareAware

Saw this at work, thought it may be useful for some members

Saw this at work, thought it may be useful for some members

•7 years ago

Thank you Revitalise

Hi I know that it is not a Friday so I should not be posting a Feel Good Friday, but on Friday I did not have my computer with me so did not access the site....

Hi I know that it is not a Friday so I should not be posting a Feel Good Friday,...

•7 years ago

My wife has dementia and has sleep problems

When my wife goes to bed at the end of the day she can take up to 3 to 4 hours to trying to get sleep. Any knowledge or known solutions to this problem.

When my wife goes to bed at the end of the day she can take up to 3 to 4 hours t...

•7 years ago

Coming to terms

Coming to terms Hi i had a stroke in February of last year finding things difficult was lucky in still able to speak and communicate finding mobility s problem...

Coming to terms Hi i had a stroke in February of last year finding things diffic...

•7 years ago

Gall stones and anaemia.

I have been diagnosed with gall stones after pain in my side,I was reffered to see a consultant, after having a blood test it came back that I am anaemic, so...

I have been diagnosed with gall stones after pain in my side,I was reffered to s...

•7 years ago

Feel Good Friday - tell us about your week-

Good morning all and welcome to Friday, I have experienced a very difficult week after hearing some sad news. However I wanted to share with you all an...

Good morning all and welcome to Friday, I have experienced a very difficult week...

•7 years ago

Parkinson/Dementia

My dad has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson and vascular dementia. He was in hospital for nearly 2 months while they tried to figure it out. He is now at...

My dad has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson and vascular dementia. He was ...

•7 years ago

Diagnosis

Thank you all for your advice. My mother had dementia and my sister has Alzheimer's, I do worry that I may have it coming as my right hand shakes just like my...

Thank you all for your advice. My mother had dementia and my sister has Alzheime...

•7 years ago

Dementia learn more

I believe I may have dementia

I believe I may have dementia

•7 years ago

Thanks

I really appreciate all the replies to my previous query. I am finding this site very comforting. I realise that the range of challenges that dementia brings...

I really appreciate all the replies to my previous query. I am finding this site...

•7 years ago

Seeking reassurance

My sister has dementia, she thinks she isn’t in her own home, she keeps asking when she can go home. Despite trying to reassure her that she is safe and loved,...

My sister has dementia, she thinks she isn’t in her own home, she keeps asking w...

•7 years ago

Any Ideas ?

Any ideas , Mum's just been given a watch alarm to replace her alarm necklace , apparently it's going to be better for her because if she falls it...

Any ideas , Mum's just been given a watch alarm to replace her alarm necklace , ...

•7 years ago

Message to the Community:

Good morning everyone, I am just writing this short post to advise you that this morning we had regrettably to remove a post as the content did not fall within...

Good morning everyone, I am just writing this short post to advise you that this...

•7 years ago

Dementia theif

Dementia means your mum-in-law, who you care for and lives with you, asking your husband in front of your children "Why aren't you courting?" despite you...

Dementia means your mum-in-law, who you care for and lives with you, asking your...

•7 years ago

Evening difficulties

Hi, I am caring for a chap with dementia, he is depressed and finding activities is challenging. As soon as it gets dark he wants to go to bed which means he...

Hi, I am caring for a chap with dementia, he is depressed and finding activities...

•7 years ago

Feel Good Friday!

Hello again, and welcome back to FGF! It’s amazing how quickly the week has gone by, and we are already well into January! How has your week gone? Feel free...

Hello again, and welcome back to FGF! It’s amazing how quickly the week has g...

•7 years ago

Alzheimers

Is Alzheimer's hereditary

Is Alzheimer's hereditary

•7 years ago

Visions with dementia?

I once had a memory loss very early in my life... Here's something, people may have flashbacks of a memory they have no memory of and could be though of as a...

I once had a memory loss very early in my life... Here's something, people may h...

•7 years ago

Government recommended home visit?

Hi, What is the government recommended home visit for cares per day? will it 4 -6?

Hi, What is the government recommended home visit for cares per day? will it 4 -...

clapperboardlife

•7 years ago

Dementia

what are the main sign to look for in dementia ?

what are the main sign to look for in dementia ?

•7 years ago

Respite

Well today is the day mum goes into respite for two weeks with a view to residency, I just don't know if it's right for her I'm worried sick, but I just need...

Well today is the day mum goes into respite for two weeks with a view to residen...

•7 years ago

Care for elderly parents

Hi, I am new to this site...just wondering if anyone has experience of employing a private carer for elderly personal care, currently having a bad time with...

Hi, I am new to this site...just wondering if anyone has experience of employing...

•7 years ago

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