Finding the Light in Dementia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers

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Chapter 11, Caring for the caregiver, stresses not ignoring the emotional, physical and social upheaval that you are experiencing. The tips about not coping alone and for looking after yourself are clearly described and valuable. It gives insight into their feelings, and helps you to find ways to cope with the many difficult situations that continually arise. I also find the summary at the end of each chapter very useful.’ Range of readers There are sections on how to face up to the situation post-diagnosis and make positive plans for the future; how to find ways to help you communicate well together; how to help someone you are caring for feel content and safe at home; gentle approaches to help you both feel rested; how good nutrition and hydration can provide balance in your lives; and new approaches to avoid distress.

Trainees will be able to understand how dementia may affect people and learn how to communicate and connect with them, how to help bring them joy while undertaking personal care, and so much more.

I have felt personally and professionally supported by Jane when we were colleagues at Cardiff University. Jane is a very dynamic individual, who was keen to ensure students were supported to understand how best to provide empathetic care for people who are living with dementia and their families. It was a pleasure working alongside Jane in this role and I hope to collaborate with her further to promote empathy, care and compassion in dementia care. By contributing to our Finding the Light in Dementia Care™ Crowdfunder you will help us to develop Finding the Light in Dementia Care™ into a multimedia online platform that will provide:

Use the box(es) to help stimulate and engage your care partner and leave them in key places on your home. Accredited training available at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Levels via an online platform 24/7, 365 days a year for all staff for one affordable price. Mapped to occupational standards, Good Work, nurse training standards – All staff can access the training, wellbeing hub and additional resources anytime and anywhere to suit their busy lives.

When using Finding the Light in Dementia you will learn how to care with confidence & know:

I also particularly liked the chapter ‘I am still me!’ about maintaining the person with dementia’s dignity and individuality.’ Compassion Meghani, N.A.A.,Hudson, J., Stratton, G, and Mullins, J., 2023. Optimising older adults’ home spaces to enhance their physical activity level; an explorative qualitative study protocol. BMJ (Open), 13(2), p.e066940.

The sequence of subjects covered is appropriate,’ says Caroline. ‘For instance, Chapter 7 on eating and drinking starts with diet, signage in the kitchen and eating, and follows with the importance of dentistry and good physical health. Janet feels the book was written with compassion for both the person with dementia and those supporting them. Mullins, Jane M. Book Review: “Wandering the Wards: An Ethnography of Hospital Care and its Consequences for People Living with Dementia.” (2021): 14713012211054370. Coaching health and social care undergraduate students in Personal and Professional Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Whether you’re a family caregiver, health and social care professional, volunteer or member of the public who wants to understand more about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, Finding the Light in Dementia can help you.D elivered through film, soundscapes, music and animations to make it enjoyable, memorable and interactive. This will benefit all staff, patients and residents involved in social and health care, care homes, hospitals and home care. As well as the training, they will be able to access a care staff wellbeing hub full of enjoyable resources, to help them care for themselves.