In this episode, I share how NHS 111 supported us, how simple home monitoring tools can make a huge difference, and why being prepared as a carer can help loved ones with dementia stay safe and comfortable at home.

When my mum, who has dementia, became short of breath with a rattling chest, I called NHS 111.

Within a short time, a GP called me back, and later that same day, yes, on a Sunday, another GP came out to see her at home.

Thanks to a few simple devices I already had, an oxygen monitor, thermometer, and blood pressure machine, I was able to share my mum’s vital signs over the phone.

Once the GP listened to her chest, she prescribed antibiotics, which were sent directly to an out-of-hours pharmacy open until 10:30 that night.

Keeping someone with dementia at home, in their familiar surroundings, is so important — and having the right tools can make all the difference.

If you’re exhausted, frustrated, and running on empty while caring for a loved one with dementia — this episode is for you.

I've spent over a decade caring for both my parents through their dementia journeys, and I open up about the “pressure valve” moments that every carer faces — those points when the emotional weight feels unbearable and you wonder how much more you can take.

In this honest and comforting conversation, I shares how to:

• Recognize the signs that you’re nearing burnout
• Release the emotional pressure safely — without guilt or shame
• Reconnect with yourself while still showing up with love and compassion
• Understand that every person and challenge you meet along the way has a purpose

You’ll come away feeling seen, supported, and understood — with fresh perspective and gentle tools to help you breathe again, find peace in the chaos, and see your caregiving journey as a space for personal growth rather than just survival.

Press play to learn how to release the pressure before it breaks you — and discover that even in the hardest moments, there’s still room for peace, purpose, and you.

When you’re ready, take the first step toward releasing the pressure and rediscovering yourself — learn more about working with me here,

Caring for someone with dementia can feel like you’re caught in a storm, but what if the first step is learning to accept and not fight?

In this gentle episode of My Dementia Roadtrip, Angela shares how “going with the flow” can ease anxiety and help you find peace in caring. You’ll learn what it means to live in your loved one’s world, let go of resistance, and show yourself the same kindness you give to them.

This might be your first small step toward feeling calmer, more confident, and less alone on your journey.

If you’d like personalised support, Angela can work with you in one-to-one sessions and there will shortly be a guided course to help carers find their footing with compassion and practical tools.

Visit mydementiaroadtrip.com to start your journey to rebuild you today.