Blogs & Articles

Helpful information, guidance, and stories about living with dementia

24 August 2026

That September Feeling: Memories of School, Autumn and Days Gone By

There is something about September. Even long after our school days are over, the arrival of autumn can bring back a familiar feeling — the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the rustle of a new exercise book, and a nervous excitement about the year ahead.

27 July 2026

Living Well with Dementia in a Care Home

Choosing the right care home with confidence

9 July 2026

Staying Safe in the Sunshine

Simple tips to help you keep cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy the hot weather safely this weekend.

6 July 2026

Sundays: Why They Can Be Hard, and Things That Might Help

If you care for someone with dementia, you may have noticed that Sunday feels different. For many carers, it's the hardest day of the week. Here's why, and some small things that might help.

11 June 2026

5 Things Not to Say to Someone with Dementia

Talking with someone who has dementia can feel daunting. Certain phrases, however well-meaning, can cause real distress. Here are five common things to avoid — and what to say instead.

26 January 2026

Intergenerational Connection: Getting Children and Young People Involved

Dementia affects the whole family, and children often notice changes before they fully understand them. Yet children and young people can play a beautiful and meaningful role in supporting someone living with a dementia...

17 December 2025

Supporting Someone with Dementia at Christmas

Christmas can be a lovely time of year, full of traditions, memories and togetherness. But for people living with dementia, it can also feel confusing, overwhelming and unsettling...

13 November 2025

Creative Reminiscence: How Art, Music and Storytelling Can Help

For people living with a dementia, art, music and storytelling can open gentle pathways to memory, emotion, and connection even when conversation becomes more challenging.

13 November 2025

The Power of Peer Support: Carers Speaking & Learning from Each Other

It can be difficult for someone to truly understand what it's like to care for a person living with a dementia unless they've walked a similar path. That's where peer support comes in.

11 November 2025

Technology & Dementia: Tools That Support Independence

When someone you love is living with dementia routines change, confidence can dip, and familiar things can start to feel unfamiliar. But technology, when used thoughtfully, can help open doors again.

6 October 2025

"It's been quite a journey so far..." - An Article by Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight Volunteer Barry Jackman

Monday 14th January, 2011, was my wife's sixty-fifth birthday and we were spending it with our daughter in Crawley as in August 2006 we had moved to France to begin our final adventure.

9 September 2025

Coming to an Alzheimer Café Can Make a Huge Difference. Here's Why.

Caring for someone with memory loss or dementia can sometimes feel isolating. Many families find themselves unsure where to turn for advice, support, or simply a friendly face.

19 August 2025

Early Stage Dementia: Why Denial Happens and How Families Can Offer Support

When dementia first begins to show itself, the signs can be subtle; misplaced keys, forgotten words, repeating the same story, or struggling with tasks that once came easily.

12 August 2025

The Importance of Staying Hydrated

Staying hydrated is especially important for older people during the summer months, as they can be more vulnerable to the effects of heat and dehydration.

23 July 2025

Nature and Nurture: Why Gardening and the Outdoors Can Be So Beneficial for People Living with a Dementia

When problems with memory occur and daily routines become harder to follow, nature has a way of offering something simple and powerful: comfort, connection, and calm.

20 July 2025

Seeing the World Differently: Colour Perception and Dementia

Dementia affects more than memory - it can also change the way a person sees and experiences the world around them. One area that's often overlooked is colour perception.

4 July 2025

Does Your Parent Have a Dementia?

Dementia can feel like uncharted water, especially when a Solent crossing might separate you from your parents. Yet hundreds of Island families navigate this journey every year.

2 July 2025

Understanding Grieving and Guilt

When we hear the word 'grief' we often think of death, but did you know we can also grieve for change? If you're caring for someone with a dementia, you've likely experienced grief not just once, but many times over.

1 July 2025

Communication and Dementia: Tips for Meaningful and Positive Dialogue

Communicating with someone with a dementia can be challenging and we might find ourselves unsure of how to respond in certain situations, or if we're saying and doing the 'right' things.

1 May 2025

What is 'Blue Space' and how can it contribute to good mental health?

Blue spaces can reduce stress and promote a state of rest and relaxation. The sound of water, whether it's the gentle trickle of a stream or the crashing of waves, can lower cortisol levels.