by Paul | Sep 14, 2018 | Articles
Who Are the Partners? If you are one of the 1:3 families affected by dementia and want to learn how to provide the best care for a person living with the disease as well as finding the most appropriate support for you and your loved one, you are a partner in care. Our...
by Paul | Sep 14, 2018 | Articles
Dementia: A carer’s perspective By Barry Jackman, Dementia Awareness Partnership Co-ordinator/Project Manager Six years ago, I was angry and felt let down by a system designed to help people. It was my introduction to a care system that demonstrated just how...
by Paul | Sep 14, 2018 | Articles
Making sense of dementia By Barry Jackman Most people become aware of dementia when it occurs within the family. The word “dementia” conjures up all the misconceptions of mental illness and the stigma with which it is associated. It is not a disease prevalent among...