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After speaking at The Alzheimer’s Show about being a carer, Online Editor Christina Macdonald reveals why it’s even more important than she realised to mix with other carers

You may be missing out on financial and practical help if you’re caring for a person with dementia and you don’t know your rights, says Christina Macdonald

Make the most of the Easter break and take the stress off when caring for a person with dementia – here’s how to make it as peaceful as possible for everyone.

The Alzheimer’s show was a really first-rate event that had an excellent mixture of attendes that included people with dementia, their family and carers and the professionals who support them
There truly was something for everyone at this event”

You may have heard the expression: ‘You can’t look after someone else if you don’t take care of yourself’. One of the best ways to do this is to find time to exercise. Christina Macdonald explains why it’s so beneficial for carers

‘The Alzheimer’s Show is a key opportunity to signpost people with dementia, their carers and health professionals to the wide range of help and support available. Knowing what’s on offer is a step in the right direction to improving the lives of people with dementia and carers alike.’

The Alzheimer’s Show’s Online Editor Christina Macdonald reflects on the challenges of caring for her mum, Hazel Neal, who was diagnosed with dementia six years ago

Christina Macdonald reports on the decline of her mum and why the future can be a fearful place for those in the later stages of the dementia

Our Accelerator Programme is designed to support people in developing and accelerating their product and service innovations to deliver help and hope to people living with dementia over a 12 month partnership.

We believe that everyone with dementia should be supported to live well, from a diagnosis through to the advanced stages.

When caring for a person with dementia, it’s easy to focus on practical tasks and not have time to think about how the person is feeling. Understanding situations from their perspective can make you a better carer. Words: Christina Macdonald