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Lesley Tart, Manager of Bupa's St Mary's Nursing Home Middlesbrough discusses why it is important for carers to look after their own health and how Carewell can help.

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Dementia Care

How to Care for yourself Dr Graham Stokes discusses the importance of Carewell What can carers find on the Carewell site? Dr Mehmood Syed explains the resources available Challenging behaviour Lesley Tart explains how dementia carers can handle challenging behavior. Different stages of dementia Dr Graham stokes explains what to expect as dementia progresses

 

Navigating the health system

 

Medication management

Get the most out of your GP Mehmood explains how to get the most out of an appointment with the GP

 

Frequently asked questions Mehmood explains what questions he is asked frequently by  carers

Carers managing medication Stephen Cook explains why it is important for carers to know about treatment regimes

Side effects Stephen talks about what carers should do if they are concerned about side effects

 

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Question and answer session with Professor Graham Stokes

Started by Sam Cowley in Discuss dementia care. Last reply by Sam Cowley on Saturday. 49 Replies

On Friday 14 June, dementia specialist Professor Graham Stokes will be answering your questions on caring for people with dementia.Over the next week, please post any…Continue

Parkinsons and Dementia

Started by Gillian Grason Smith in Discuss dementia care. Last reply by Sam Cowley Jun 13. 1 Reply

My husband is 86 and was diagnosed with Parkinsons about 7 years ago. Over this last year there have been clear signs of dementia. This has not yet been diagnosed - his hospital appointment that he should have had in April has been delayed for a…Continue

Fitting physical activity into your lifestyle

Started by Sam Cowley in Discuss move more. Last reply by Mazza Jun 3. 5 Replies

Do you have any tips for fitting exercise into your busy routine?Continue

How do you relieve pent up frustration?

Started by Lucy Carers UK in Discuss less stress. Last reply by Sam Cowley Jun 3. 3 Replies

Go for a brisk walk? Slam some doors? Go on a cleaning spree? What do you do to ease your anger when you've reached boiling point? - Share your ideas with other carers here...Continue

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