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Back in August, I wrote a post describing a project we hoped to implement here at Me2U Centre. Since then, I’m pleased to say it has become a reality! That project was the Men’s Shed, an essential space for men to work on a mix of projects and try their hand and some practical skills…
Caring can be a rewarding and satisfying experience. Yet, when you are looking after someone with dementia, the experience can be challenging, exhausting and lonely. Finding time for yourself is essential for good self-care, whether that is to sleep, get your hair done, meet friends for coffee or to go to the gym. As tiring…
It’s always exciting at Me2U Centre for a variety of reasons. We’re constantly exploring new options to improve our person-centred service, add more fun activities and we’re also seeking out opportunities to enhance our understanding of old people’s mental health. Having said that, this week has been far more exciting than most, as it was…
Being a carer is tough work; no-one is denying it. It seems you’ve got two choices: spend all your time looking after the person you love who is living with dementia, or access full-time nursing care. Admitting you may need help is a difficult decision for a carer, even when the caring duties are causing…
It’s understandably tricky for carers to take time to look after themselves. This post deals with one of the essentials of self-care: nutrition. Busy lives lead to poor decisions for what to eat or simply forgetting to eat. Eating too many of the wrong kinds of foods can lead to sluggishness, lack of energy levels,…
People living with dementia can find an array of problems eating enough of the right food. Not eating enough to feel their best can be a common issue. Weight loss is a major consequence as well as fatigue, delirium, a weak immune system and the ability to sleep. That’s apart from other symptoms caused by…
Sleeping well is essential for bringing your A-game, and that’s just what you need to be a super carer. Poor sleep can lead to an array of nasty side effects, not least burn out. We don’t want you to have to deal with that, and as ever, prevention is better than cure. Sleep is a…
We all remember grandad in his greenhouse or pottering away in his shed. It would be time for him to break away from the rest of the world for a touch of “me-time”. While you may think it’s unfair that mum was relegated to the kitchen, the obvious thing was that dad, like most men,…
Sometimes, what’s getting people down might be more than their condition. Long term illnesses can lead to a range of other physical, mental and emotional problems. There’s not always a tablet that you can take to deal with these extra symptoms. Often, what people need can be found within community services rather than within the…
Do you imagine a career in care is something out of your reach? Do you worry about the years it takes to get the necessary qualifications to even get your foot in the door? Are you put off because you don’t feel academic enough to get through the assessment? There’s only really one thing you…