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Loneliness can affect anyone, at any time. During Loneliness Awareness Week, it’s worth naming something many families notice in dementia care: as dementia progresses, a person’s world can start to “shrink”. Not because they don’t want connection, but because everyday life gradually becomes harder to navigate. The result can be fewer places that feel safe, fewer people they see, and fewer moments that feel predictable — and that’s where loneliness can quietly grow. Profession

Imagine this. You walk into the room where the person you support is sitting. It might be a living room at home, a lounge in a care setting, or a quiet corner where you usually spend time together. You’re already running late. You’re thinking about appointments, medication times, the phone call you still need to make. Your walk is brisk, your jaw is tight, your face is “busy”. You haven’t said a word yet. Within minutes, the atmosphere shifts. The person you care for starts

Why It’s Time to Rethink Fireworks: Protecting Our Communities and Those Who Need Care As autumn arrives, fireworks light up the UK sky—often seen as a symbol of celebration. But for many people, especially those in care homes, social support clubs, or living with dementia, the reality is very different. This is the moment for us, as a caring community, to reconsider who fireworks truly serve and at what cost. A Celebration for the Few While fireworks are marketed as communit

By Kirsty Law Gibbons, Dementia Specialist As a dementia specialist, I’ve supported many families and carers through the ups and downs of...