Forum: Researchers, students and professionals

Hi all, I've just registered with this page as I have worked with Alzheimer's sufferers for 14years but am having a problem with one of my ladies and i'm at a loss as what to do? I am currently working as a home carer and often visit a lady who lives alone but has the early stages of dementia, her...

Alzheimer is really something that is definitely scary, since it evolves into something that you don’t expect to be. I saw one article, I think it’s a ‘nun study treatment’ in google. I’ve read about how it most people have been so wrong. The article started with the right approach and go on until...

I have tried to find out what language requirements are needed to work as a carer in Britain. I have written to my MP five times and never get a proper answer. Some of the carers in my mother's home don't speak English. How can clients or relatives deal with this? :)

Hello everyone, I'm a Carer of a 55 year old Gentleman, who suffers with Dementia. He is one of the sad cases, in which his family no longer wish to see him, and leave absolutely all his care, to the nursing home. I am a Key worker for this gentleman, and I'm looking for some clothing,...

Hi All, I’m a postgraduate university student currently conducting a research placement with the NHS. The aim of our project is to help improve support and awareness of swallowing problems, which are medically known as dysphagia. One of the possibilities we are investigating is whether there...

Mum is falling over regularly - the latest is where she has hit a wall head on and now has 2 lovely black eyes! I've been told by the safeguarding team I contacted that protective headwear is not recommended by professionals for people suffering from dementia. Can anybody give me any idea if this...

I am currently conducting a project in my final year of my nursing studies and am curious, is there a known link between Dementia and late diagnosis of other illnesses or diseases? My theory is that as dementia develops and people experience grater communication difficulties, they will find it...

Hello, I am a medical student who is looking into dementia. I am interested to know what your experiences, as carers or patients have been of healthcare professionals in dealing with the diagnosis of dementia. Have your consultations with consultants and GP's been good or bad and why?...

Would Occupational Therapy be useful in Dementia Care homes? Are you happy with the care your loved one recieves? Do you think they have Quality of Life? How much of their day is spent doing meaningful activities? Do carers provide enough stimulation? Does the environment provide enough...

Hello, I have recently started a new job that will involve working with people with dementia, hopefully quite soon after their diagnosis to help them to plan for the future. I am just sending this message as I am interested to hear about people's experience of their diagnosis, how long it took...

I saw this project from the University of Nottingham. It's about the experiences of older LGBT people and care. nottingham.ac.uk/nmpresearch/lastouting/project.aspx Often older lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans (LGBT) people get ignored for various reasons. It's important that we acknowledge...

Hello, I'm a HCA looking into becoming an activities organiser in a Community Hospital. It's a new role to the ward and as such I have no guidelines to work to and no resources. Which is both terrifying and exciting. I have obviously been on training courses and previously worked with patients with...

Hi I am new to this site. I have read some great information on here so far. I am an RMN, new to my current position of Dementia Lead for the home. I am currently putting together a training package. I would like to improve awareness within the home, of what it is like to live with a diagnoses...

Hi everybody my name is Lorraine (Lou) and my beautiful Gran, my hero, who is 93 is a dementia sufferer in the later stages. I am a design student with the Open university and for my project I have chosen to concentrate on disability living aids, but moreso conversational aids, as I find that in...

Hello! I hope no one minds me posting here. I have found this website so useful as a point of information for my current studies and wondered if you (members) would mind helping me out with some group work I am planning! I have organized a small (3-4 people) reminiscence group session. I...

Start the 12 hour day feeling positive, happy, ready to take on the world. Arrive at work. 1 of your trained nurses has been sent to another 'heavier' ward. You are the only trained nurse for 12 patients, 7 are post major surgery. 5 are medical outliers. elderly frail patients that need all care,...

Hi everyone, I am new to this community and would like your input about starting a new career as an activities coordinator. I am a care assistant at a Nursing/Residential home and have been there for 14 years. I would like to still be a part of the caring profession but i am fast approaching my...

hi everyone i have been in the care sector for many years from hospitals to residential and nurseing homes i have enjoyed my time as a carer/senior carer i have just been offerd a job in a residential home of 24 residents as a activities coordinator and cant wait to start my new job role i have...

Hello all, I am a university student and have entered a competition to design a product that i feel will be useful. As a medical student I have worked with many patients with Alzeimers and their families. It is a condition that is very close to my heart. When asked to design a product that i...

Hi everyone, I'm a student occupational therapist. I'm currently studying about Early Onset Dementia and the poor awareness that is associated. I'm writing on here as I would like to gain a greater insight into the lack of awareness of early onset dementia and how this affects individuals...

Dear All, I thank you for your replies; I would firstly like to say how grateful I am for advice given i agree through my experience with my uncle that more awareness needs to be raised and I aim through my presentation to my peers to provide them with the ability to realise the struggles...

Hi all, I would just like to introduce myself my name is Lyndsey and I'm a student adult nurse; prior to starting my training I worked for 13 years as a health care assistant and have a lot of experience in the care setting. My uncle had frontal lobe dementia from the mid-forties and sadly...

Hello all, I was involved in this part of the community a few months back when I was looking for feedback with regards to my idea to help those with Alzheimers who wanted to walk outdoors, by creating an app that can help if the user became lost. It was apparent this was not the best idea as those...