Walking With Dementia
When you notice something is changing, but you don't yet know why.
Sometimes it starts quietly.
A question asked again.
An appointment forgotten.
Something familiar suddenly becoming confusing.
A change in confidence, mood, or behaviour that you can't quite explain.
You may not have a diagnosis. You may not even think of yourself as a caregiver yet.
Walking With Dementia is here for families trying to understand those early changes — and for those already supporting someone living with dementia at home.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
There is a lot of information about dementia — books, websites, research, support groups and endless search results. But when something is happening in your own home, trying to work out what applies to your situation can leave you feeling even more overwhelmed.
My experience comes from years of supporting different people, couples and families living with different forms and stages of dementia in their own homes. Alongside that lived experience, I have spent years reading, learning from professionals, caregivers and peer groups, and asking questions when something didn't make sense.
Walking With Dementia is about helping you cut through the noise and focus on what matters right now.
I can help you make sense of what you are seeing, explore practical ways to make everyday life at home easier, understand what may need professional attention, and signpost you towards further support when you need it.
You don't have to know everything about dementia. You need to know what may help in your home, with your person, today.
Where do I start?
You don't need to have everything worked out before you begin. Start with where you are today.
I've started noticing changes
Perhaps the same questions keep coming back, familiar things are becoming confusing, or something simply doesn't feel quite right. We can start by making sense of what you're noticing and thinking about what to do next.
We're already living with dementia at home
Everyday life can become complicated. Communication, personal care, meals, medication, sleep, resistance and changing routines can all bring new challenges. Practical strategies and small changes in how we respond can make home life easier for everyone.
I'm exhausted and need a break
Sometimes the person who needs support is the caregiver. Short-term respite can give you time away while your loved one continues to be supported in the familiarity of their own home.
Wherever you are in the journey, you don't have to work everything out at once.
