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Dementia Life CIC For The Families Behind Dementia.

22/05/2026

Show Yourself Understanding 🤍

Some days will feel manageable, and other days will feel incredibly heavy. You may feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or even guilty for needing a break, but that does not make you a bad person. It makes you human. Give yourself the same compassion you give to the person you care for.

21/05/2026

Day 4!

Accept The Offer 🤍

If someone offers support, take it. You don’t have to carry everything alone.

Receiving care is part of self-care too.

20/05/2026

“On an adventure before dementia.”

At first glance, it may sound lighthearted — but phrases like this can unintentionally trivialise a condition that affects millions of people and families every day.

Dementia is not simply a “normal part of ageing,” and language around it matters more than we think. While many people may not mean harm, these kinds of messages can reinforce misunderstandings about what dementia really is and the impact it has on those living with it.

Awareness starts with conversation đź’­

What are your thoughts on phrases like this?

Do you think they help normalise conversations around dementia, or do they minimise the reality of it? Let me know in the comments below.

20/05/2026

Day 3!

A Book, A Film, A Song 🎶

Escape for a little while. A story, a soundtrack, or a favourite film can bring comfort, calm, and connection.

19/05/2026

Day 2!

Say Yes ✨

Say yes to that cup of coffee, the short walk, the phone call, the moment to breathe. When you’re caring for someone else, those small pauses matter more than you think.

18/05/2026

5 Self-Care Actions You Can Take 🌸

1. Check In With Yourself 🌿

When you spend so much time checking on someone else, it’s easy to ignore how you’re really feeling. Take a moment today to ask yourself the same question you ask them: “How am I doing?”

15/05/2026

Let’s talk, your questions matter to us 📩

If you’re unsure about anything related to dementia care, diagnosis, or support services, reach out to Dementia Life. We’re here to provide clarity, comfort, and practical next steps when you need them most.

👉 Contact us today and let us support you with care and understanding.

What did you enjoy before your loved one was diagnosed? A hobby? A routine? A version of yourself that had nothing to do...
15/05/2026

What did you enjoy before your loved one was diagnosed? A hobby? A routine? A version of yourself that had nothing to do with dementia?

Have you tried reaching for it again?

No judgment here. Just a question worth sitting with.

When you become a carer for someone with dementia, nobody hands you a job description. You just absorb role after role u...
14/05/2026

When you become a carer for someone with dementia, nobody hands you a job description. You just absorb role after role until you can barely recognise the shape of your own life.

But here’s what nobody tells you: it’s okay to grieve that change. Guilt, resentment and frustration aren’t signs you’re doing it wrong. They’re signs of how invested you are. They’re signs of your love.

And it’s also okay to ask: what did I enjoy before the diagnosis? Have I tried reaching for it again?

I moved my office into my parents’ dining room. On paper it was practical — saved money, gave Mum some company. Win, win...
13/05/2026

I moved my office into my parents’ dining room. On paper it was practical — saved money, gave Mum some company. Win, win.

But what it actually meant was that I went from being Jack, her son, to being Jack, the person who makes sure she’s okay. Who makes sure she eats. Who watches for the bad days.

The role didn’t replace the relationship. But it changed it. And that change takes some adjusting to.

There’s a moment where you realise you’ve stopped being just yourself. You’re not just a son or a daughter or a partner ...
12/05/2026

There’s a moment where you realise you’ve stopped being just yourself. You’re not just a son or a daughter or a partner anymore. You’re a carer. A planner. An advocate. A nutritionist, a therapist, a financial decision-maker.

And somewhere underneath all of those roles, the person you were before the diagnosis is still there. Wondering how this happened.

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