Dorothy is living with dementia. Before arranging care, her family had concerns about someone moving into her home, as initially, they would be a stranger. After meeting their local care [...]
Along with visiting carers, John was supporting his wife Sheila, who is living with a progressive neurological disorder. But when John needed some time to recuperate following an operation, they [...]
At 42 years and with a career as a police officer, Jacky was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). “Initially I had a foot splint and managed to get around quite well,” explained Jacky. “I [...]
Morris’s life completely changed in 2016 following a stroke which left him paralysed on his left side as well as immobile and needing a PEG feeding tube for food and medication. Keen to [...]
Up until Molly’s husband Eric sadly past away 2 years ago, together they both managed to cope with her early onset of Parkinson’s and stay in their rural home of over 40 years. Working closely [...]
Caring for aging parents can lead to feelings of guilt – particularly if you live far away. Many people ask themselves if they’re visiting enough and doing enough. These tips can help with [...]