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Memory Air
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How to Talk to Children About Dementia
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Interesting Stories This Week:
Understanding Alzheimer’s: a clear video overview
Early detection tools reach new communities
UK trial expands Alzheimer’s blood testing
Simulation suits help carers understand dementia
Younger people living with Alzheimer’s
How to Talk to Children About Dementia
Talking to children about dementia can feel daunting. Many adults worry about saying the wrong thing or causing distress. But what’s universal across families is this: children notice when something isn’t right.
They may see a grandparent behaving differently, sense tension at home, or notice adults feeling anxious or upset. When children are left without explanation, they often fill the gaps themselves — and that can be more frightening than the truth.
Pretending everything is fine can unintentionally break a child’s trust. A better place to start is honesty, shared gently and simply.
You might explain that dementia is an illness that affects the brain. It isn’t contagious, it can’t be caught, and while it can’t be cured, it can be managed. Reassure them that the person still loves them, even if they forget names or behave differently.
When children spend time with someone living with dementia, help guide those moments. Remind the person who the child is and what their relationship is. Focus on the present rather than correcting the past. Looking at photos, watching a favourite TV programme, or listening to music together can help create calm, meaningful connection.
Sometimes, the most important moments are the smallest ones — sharing a slice of cake, listening to a song, or sitting together quietly. These “small magic moments” can help children feel safe, included, and loved, even when dementia is part of the picture.
A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved
Every week, we share an honest story from a caregiver — the things most people are too afraid to say out loud.
This Week’s Caregiver Story-
I’m finding it hard to balance caring responsibilities alongside work. Trying to manage appointments, paperwork, and finances on top of my job feels overwhelming, and I’m not sure how to stay organised or plan properly for what’s ahead. I worry about getting something wrong or letting things slip.
Harvey says:
Balancing work with caring responsibilities is incredibly demanding. You’re effectively holding two full-time roles at once, while also managing uncertainty and emotional strain. Feeling overwhelmed in this situation isn’t a sign that you’re failing… it’s a sign that you’re carrying a lot.
Preparing documents and finances can feel particularly daunting, especially when time is limited and energy is already stretched. Many carers worry about doing things “too early” or “too late,” but in reality, preparation is about reducing future stress, not predicting every outcome.
If it helps, try to approach this in small, manageable steps:
Keep key documents together in one place, even if they’re not fully complete yet
Make a simple list of what you already have, rather than focusing on what’s missing
Where possible, speak to your employer about flexible working or carer support, many are more understanding than carers expect
It’s also worth remembering that you don’t need to do all of this alone. Financial guidance, workplace advice, and carer support services exist to help you think things through and avoid unnecessary pressure. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a way of protecting both your livelihood and your wellbeing.
Most importantly, be kind to yourself. Balancing care and work is not about getting everything perfectly organised; it’s about doing the best you can with the resources you have at the time.
You’re not behind. You’re doing something incredibly difficult, and you deserve support while doing it.
Harvey
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