''I wanted to keep her as independent as I could but had to make sure she was safe''. (Mick Colton, Carer and spouse)
We visited Dungarvan, Waterford and spent the day with Ray power, manager of Home Instead Care Home, Waterford and he told us about the town and it’s initiative to teach local businesses to be more aware of Dementia in association with the Chamber of Commerce CEO, Jenny Beresford.
‘’No one with dementia should be dragged into the reality that we are living in, once they have left our reality.’’ (Bridget Fordham)
We did extensive primary and secondary research to ensure we had a strong understanding of what it was like to live with dementia but also how to care for someone living with dementia.
What is Dementia
Each person's experience of dementia is different and it affects all aspects of their everyday life. As the disease progresses the mind begins to lose the ability to remember, communicate and carry out simple tasks. Living with dementia, many people can lose a sense of their independence and it can be frustrating and a difficult time for them and their carer.
'' No one with dementia should be dragged into the reality we are living in, once they have left our reality. '' Bridget Fordham