2023: An end-of-year reflection

2023: An end-of-year reflection

By Paul Newman – Chief Executive, Greensleeves Care The end of a year is a time for reflection for many, and here at Greensleeves Care we are no different. For us, recent times have been marked by a continued commitment to delivering impact in the face of...
What to do after a dementia diagnosis

What to do after a dementia diagnosis

You’ve been diagnosed with dementia, what should you do next? You’ve just been diagnosed with dementia, what should you do next? In this article we explain factors such as Making a Will, Power of Attorney as well as any financial assistance, allowances you may...
Designing a Room for the Elderly

Designing a Room for the Elderly

For most of us we spend our lives seeing our bedrooms as a safe sanctuary – a place to relax, unwind and sleep.  But, getting older or living with dementia can make the mundane much more challenging and turn those things we take for granted quite dangerous. If...
Council tax reduction for someone with dementia

Council tax reduction for someone with dementia

Did you know that people living with dementia may be entitled to a council tax reduction or council tax exemption? If your neighbour, friend or loved one is living with dementia and is still paying council tax the following may provide you the information you need to...
What are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

What are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Did you know that people living with dementia may be entitled to a council tax reduction or council tax exemption? If your neighbour, friend or loved one is living with dementia and is still paying council tax the following may provide you the information you need to...
Vascular Dementia

Vascular Dementia

What is Vascular Dementia? Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia, with only Alzheimer’s affecting more people. Currently, there are about 150,000 people in the UK living with vascular dementia. Vascular dementia occurs when the brain is...