SweetTree Blog
The latest blog posts from SweetTree
8 ways for carers to combat stress
Helpful coping strategies for family carers experiencing stress and struggling to cope with caring duties.
8 of the UK’s many innovative dementia initiatives
Alongside the use of medication, other non-drug based treatments and activities can also bring benefits for a person with dementia.
Tackling loneliness together
Providing companionship and supporting individuals to stay socially active is a key part of the care we provide at SweetTree.
Maintaining quality of life and wellbeing through care at home
To help families who are caring for someone with dementia, we share some expert advice.
The benefits of aromatherapy and reflexology for those with dementia
The use of holistic therapies has become increasingly common over the last decade and they have been applied to a range of health conditions, including dementia.
Dementia: the worries and fears that people are too afraid to talk about
Dementia is a life changing illness that touches thousands of families every year but families should know they are not alone.
Good care makes all the difference
Christina Macdonald talks about how her mother was first diagnosed vascular dementia and why good care is so important.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and how it can help those with dementia
CST helps individuals with dementia by using a programme of activities and exercises that are designed to improve memory and communication skills.
