
Are you a hidden carer?
Here at TextCare we care about carers. Many people do not even consider themselves to be a carer. I know I did not identify myself as one wh

2017 round-up of things that were reported to prevent dementia
This year, we’ve seen many wonderful reports of things that can reduce our risk of dementia. From eating marmite to using a sauna , we'v

TextCare helps to bring joy to people living with dementia through sponsorship of ‘Carols at Christm
The annual Alzheimer's Society 'Carols at Christmas' concert will be coming to Brentwood Cathedral this December.

The 7 stages of dementia – understanding the changes that can occur
To determine how far a person's dementia has progressed, health professionals discuss dementia in terms of 'stages'. Defining th

10 benefits of using the TextCare home monitoring system that you may not know
TextCare is much more than just a home monitoring system. It has a wide range of features that can help you to solve a variety of problems a

How to discuss TextCare home monitoring with a loved one, after receiving a dementia diagnosis
If you are considering using TextCare for a loved one who is living with dementia, you may find it useful to have some positive benefits abo

Hayley Smith, Networking Manager at TextCare, talks about her fear, guilt and relief with her Dad’s
Hayley's Dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia in June 2014 but sadly like many others, went undiagnosed for several years. While unk

10 signs it may be time to use a home monitoring system
Choosing to use a home monitoring system can understandably be a very difficult decision and may be just as hard for your loved one to accep

5 Super Ways to Practise Self-Care
As a family caregiver, it can often feel impossible to have any time for yourself, particularly if you have a young family to care for, a jo

Should self-care be a top priority for family caregivers?
It's often difficult for family caregivers to place their wellbeing above that of a loved one but does this create more harm than good?