Jam Sandwiches (Community Story)
Community story By Spark of Life Team © dementiacareinternational A Case Study in Dementia Nutrition The staff told me that Pamela* would only eat jam…
Category: Health
Good health and wellbeing are more than just our physical and medical condition. Our social and emotional wellbeing are equally important for good health. This is even more vital for people with dementia.
Dementia is not a disease but rather an umbrella term for a variety of symptoms that may accompany or indicate certain conditions. Many dementia symptoms may be reversible if they are caused by conditions such as dehydration, infection or imbalances. This category does not cover all medical aspects on this topic but provides overall good health and wellbeing advice.
Medication: Is there Another Option?
By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational One of the many ways that the Spark of Life Philosophy works is by going behind the labels of difficult…
Please Sir… I Want some More!
Members article By Yvonne Coleman © dementiacareinternational ‘I only eat because I have to, not because I feel hungry,’ is a comment I hear often. For…
Prune Mix Recipe
Public story By Jane Verity © dementiacareinternational Ingredients: 11/3 litres of prune juice 720 grams pureed apples 525 grams All Bran Method: Add hot prune…
Regain the Spring in your Step
Members article By E. Joy Bowles BSc. © dementiacareinternational After the longest winter night has passed, and the days are lengthen, many people feel a…
Smells for Wellness
Members article By E. Joy Bowles BSc © dementiacareinternational Herbalists of former times felt that the odour of a plant was its essence and could…