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The Christmas period is a time of joy and celebration for many, but with the cost of living crisis it...

Supporting A Loved One With Dementia Over Christmas

Christmas can be a stressful time for people with dementia and their loved ones. From unfamiliar decorations to festive food, our guide can help you navigate challenges.

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“Dementia can be a very lonely place”- Pat’s Experience

A recent report from Carers UK found a third of carers always or often feel lonely. Half of carers feel...

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Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis

How the cost of living crisis affects the people Guideposts supports, and how we can deliver support tailored to our members’ needs.

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Are Dementia And Loneliness Linked?

Older people are very vulnerable to loneliness and isolation. This can have a serious impact on both physical and mental...

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What Happens When A Mental Health Condition Can’t Be Cured?

While many of us will struggle with our mental health at some point in our lives, for the majority, with the right support and treatment, we will make a full recovery. Most of our mental health system is based on this assumption.  But for a sizeable minority of the population living with an incurable mental health condition, the picture for mental health support is very different, and often insufficient.  

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Why You Should Remember A Charity In Your Will

05/09/2022 Has a charity ever helped you or someone you love? Chances are, at some point, your life will have...

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Volunteering: The Benefits

1/06/2022 This week marks Volunteers’ Week, to thank volunteers and recognise the fantastic contribution they make in society. It is...

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

20 May 2022 Dementia Action Week takes place in May each year. The week, instigated by Alzheimer’s Society, is driven...

How can Gardening Reduce Stress? 

For National Stress Awareness Month, Guideposts have an amazing way to help keep our bodies and minds healthy - gardening! Read on to learn how gardening can help with stress and boost your brain power.

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